Home Health Aide Erie County
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$36 per hour |
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| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Erie, Pennsylvania |
About this job
Job Description
UPMC Home Healthcare and Family Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dependable Home Health Aide to provide exceptional, one-on-one care to home health and hospice patients throughout Erie County. This field-based role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting patients in the comfort and dignity of their own homes. This position is a full-time, Monday-Friday position from 8:00AM-4:30PM with rotating weekend shifts.
Responsibilities include:
Providing safe, direct personal care under the supervision of licensed professionals
Monitoring patients’ conditions and promptly reporting changes to the interdisciplinary care team
Supporting patient comfort, well-being, and overall satisfaction
Completing accurate and timely documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards
Collaborating effectively with team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
Participating in required meetings, training, and annual competency evaluations
Adhering to organizational policies, standards of conduct, and compliance requirements
The ideal candidate demonstrates strong communication skills, professionalism, reliability, and the ability to work independently in a home-based setting. A commitment to patient-centered care and service excellence is essential.
If you are passionate about making a difference in patients’ lives, we encourage you to apply!
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- High School Diploma or GED - Required \n
- One (1) year of experience - Preferred \n
- Certified Nurse Aide - Preferred \n
- Minimum of 75 hours of Nurse Aide training - Required. If no previous nurse aide training, applicant may attend UPMC Home Healthcare Nurse Aide Training Course as available upon hire.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: \n - CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire \n
- Automotive Insurance \n
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) \n
- Driver's License \n
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran