Loretto is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate already certified candidates to work at our beautiful Nottingham location in Jamesvilles as a CHHA (Certified Home Health Aide).

We offer a competitive wage, mileage reimbursement, tuition reimbursement, health/dental insurance, and opportunities for career and personal growth.

Responsibilities

WHAT CAN LORETTO OFFER ME?

A dedicated, caring and passionate Loretto family, ready to support you and provide opportunity!
A fun environment, including recognition events and opportunities to learn and advance your career within the healthcare industry.
Healthcare benefits for qualifying full time and part time employees upon hire!
Upon successful completion of the program, a stipend for uniforms will be given yearly

WHAT DOES A HOME HEALTH AIDE DO?

As a Certified Home Health Aide (HHA), supporting the mission of Loretto, will include the following responsibilities:

Provide health care tasks to serve Loretto residents, including, personal hygiene services, housekeeping tasks, and other related support services essential to the residents’ health
Work with Loretto’s clinical team to record and report changes regarding the resident’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance
Perform light housekeeping duties including cooking, dusting, vacuuming, mopping, & sweeping
Assist with bathing, dressing and grooming
Assist with transfer and ambulation including the use of a cane, walker, and wheelchair

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Qualifications

Must possess training or certification from an approved Home Health Aide Training program or have the capability to take and pass the Certified Home Health Aide Certification through the American Red Cross, or other approved program.
High school diploma, GED or ability to pass a written TABE test.
Prior experience as a Home Health Aide preferred.
Ability to follow directions, keep records and report any changes in resident’s condition promptly.
Ability to complete and pass a medication management course.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication, including strong reading comprehension and writing skills in English.
Must have availability to work a varied work schedule on all shifts, including weekends and holidays.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

FUNCTION	FREQUENCY	FUNCTION	FREQUENCY
Sitting	Occasionally	Bed operation	Occasionally
Standing	Frequently	Stepping up/down	Occasionally
Walking	Frequently	Lifting 0-10 pounds	Frequently
Stair climbing	Occasionally	Lifting 11-25 pounds	Occasionally
Balancing	Frequently	Lifting 26-35 pounds	Occasionally
Squatting	Occasionally	Lifting 36-50 pounds	Occasionally
Reaching forward	Frequently	Push force up to 30 pounds	Frequently
Reaching overhead	Occasionally	Pull force up to 25 pounds	Occasionally
Forward bending	Frequently	Carrying 0-10 pounds	Frequently
Sustained bending	Frequently	Carrying 11-25 pounds	Occasionally
Kneeling	Occasionally