Program Health Aide-Medical Repsite Program

Responsibilities:  

• Observe, monitor and record patient condition. 
• Notify care team and clinical supervisor of changing or unusual conditions  
• Assist in personal care by maintaining hygiene regimens such as bathing, toileting, dressing and grooming   
• Support patients by providing housekeeping, laundry services, shopping for food, preparing and serving meals, running errands and other household requirements  
• Educate patients on how to care for themselves by teaching them how to properly use a cane/ walker, self-administration of medication, special utensils to eat and equipment for personal hygiene, as necessary  
• Advise on nutrition. Follow prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards  
• Follow plan of care and assist in exercise  
• Assist in the escorting of patients outside of the facility   
• Perform range of motion and other simple extensional therapy services  
• Identify new recreational opportunities or activities to help patients remain active   
• Maintain strong working relationships with patient to maintain trust  
• Maintain a safe, secure and healthy patient environment by following security precautions  
• Adhere to Comunilife professional standards, home care policies and procedures  

Qualifications:  

• High School Diploma or GED  
• CPR, First Aid and Crisis Prevention certification  
• At least one-year experience providing home health aide services. 
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses or challenging behaviors  
• At least one-year experience with utilizing electronic medical record systems  
• One year of relevant community-based residential or social service agency experience  
• Knowledge of basic medical skills and tasks, relevant trainings presented by NYSDOH  
• Knowledge of New York State Home Care Curriculum, laws, regulations, and codes 
• Ability to access patients’ vitals and properly document readings 
• Ability to work with integrity, demonstrative compassion and pay attention to detail  
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred  
• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English
• Proficiency with office software Google and Microsoft Office Suites
• Works effectively as a team member with other members of department and agency leaders