Home Health Aide
Division: Saint Regis Mohawk Tribeal Health Services, Outreach
Salary: $10.08 (31-1011)
Status: Per Diem, Non-exempt
Deadline: Enníska / February 24, 2012
Summary:
To provide personal care, housekeeping, ROM (Range of Motion) exercises, assist with medications, and most importantly provide companionship to the elderly and medically ill patients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain records of client care, condition, progress, or problems
- Report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
- Assist with range of motion exercises
- Provide personal care: moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs or automobiles, and with dressing and grooming
- Provide housekeeping including but not limited to: changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning
- Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by registered nurse, and ensure patients take their medicine
- Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to clients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
- Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to clients, according to prescribed diets
- Accompany clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance
Knowledge and Skill:
- Communication both orally and written
- Mohawk language and traditions is preferred
- Physically able to carry out the duties of the position
- Confidentiality
Education And/Or Experience:
- A High School Diploma
- Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean drivers abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy
- Successful candidate must pass criminal background check and submit to a drug screening
Resumes are to be submitted to the Human Resources Office, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655.
NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe gives preference to Native Americans who meet the requirements of the posted position. To the extent possible, and consistent with job requirements, employees will be recruited from among the members of the Tribe. Applicants not entitled to Native Preference will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, sex, disability or national origin.
DRUG TESTING POLICY
The successful applicant for employment must submit to and pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed. Test results are normally received in three to five days from the date of the test. In the case of a positive result, the candidate is not eligible for employment with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Employment may not begin until this process has been completed.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Some positions require a criminal background check to be used solely for employment related purposes.
Job Closing Date: February 24, 2012Submit your resume and cover letter by mail: Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655 or by email: human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov.
NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe gives preference to Native Americans who meet the requirements of the posted position. To the extent possible, and consistent with job requirements, employees will be recruited from among the members of the Tribe. Applicants not entitled to Native Preference will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, sex, disability or national origin.
DRUG TESTING POLICY
The successful applicant for employment must submit to and pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed. Test results are normally received in three to five days from the date of the test. In the case of a positive result, the candidate is not eligible for employment with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe. Employment may not begin until this process has been completed.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Some positions require a criminal background check to be used solely for employment related purposes.
