JOB CODE: 31-1121. Salary: $15.02 - $19.26
Status: Full-time, Non-exempt Location: Health Services
Department: Chronic Care Department Reports To: HHA Supervisor
Telecommute: No Fleet: Yes
SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the home health care supervisor, the home health aide is responsible for providing personal care, housekeeping, range of motion exercise and companionship to patients in their homes in accordance with an established care plan.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Follow all policies and procedures within Outreach Chronic Care and SRMHS.
· Home health aides shall have successfully completed a basic training program in home health aide services or an equivalent exam approved by the Outreach Department and possesses written evidence of such completion.
· Participate in trainings, workshops and annual skills competency testing, pertinent to scope of practice
· Maintain records of client care, condition, progress, or problems.
· Report and discuss observations with supervisor or nurse case manager.
· Assist patient with transfers if needed with gait belt, and transfer board.
· Assist prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by case managing nurse, and ensure patients take their medicine.
· The home health aide will provide personal care, housekeeping, ROM (Range of Motion) exercises, assist with medications, and most importantly provide companionship to the elderly and medically ill patients.
· Provide housekeeping including but not limited to: changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning.
· To provide care through the day, checking patient at regular intervals according to their care plan.
· Provide companionship, entertain, converse with clients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
· Provide hygiene care as needed to keep the patient’s skin clean and dry.
· To respond promptly to calls for assistance while respecting, at all times, the privacy, dignity and choice of the patient.
· To provide a safe and caring environment that promotes patients’ physical, emotional and psychological well-being.
· Follow the turning and repositioning schedule.
· Apply assistive devices as necessary to avoid skin breakdown over pressure points.
· To accept other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: There are no supervisor requirements for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Due to the sensitive nature of information obtained, must maintain strict confidentiality at all times. Should be able to life more than 50 pounds and stand for extensive periods of time.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
· High School Diploma or GED, OR
· Personal Support Worker Certification or equivalent PREFERRED
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Communication both orally and written, Mohawk language and traditions are preferred, physically able to carry out the duties of the position, and maintain confidentiality.
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status, or any other non-job-related factor.
Must be at least 18 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract in accordance with the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Fleet Policy.
The successful candidate must pass a test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.
The successful candidate must pass a criminal background check prior to employment.
Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, and supporting documents (certificates, degrees, licenses). Applicants that are eligible for native preference must include Tribal Identification Card, Status Card or letter to be eligible for Native Preference. All submissions can be emailed to human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Due to our network security, we are unable to open hyperlinks. Applicants will need to attach their documents as a PDF or WORD files if emailing. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.
NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY
The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe strives to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to the policy of nondiscrimination based on race, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, physical disability, veteran status or any other non-job-related factor. Among qualified applicants, the SRMT will give preference to the qualified native applicant.
DRUG TESTING POLICY
All positions require the successful candidate to pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.
BACKGROUND CHECK
Some positions require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes. Depending on the position there maybe multiple background checks.
INTERVIEW
Testing in the applicable skills may be required as part of the interview process.
EMPLOYEE COVID VACCINATION POLICY
Effective July 3, 2023, the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe no longer requires the COVID-19 Vaccination for any positions within the organization, to include Health Services.