Position Overview
United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to join our Home Care team and provide exceptional care to patients in the comfort of their own homes. In this rewarding role, you will help patients maintain their independence, safety, and quality of life by assisting with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, mobility, transfers, nutrition, and personal care. Through meaningful one-on-one interactions, you will play a vital role in supporting patients' physical and emotional well-being while helping them remain safely at home.
As a valued member of the UHS Home Care team, you will work under the direction of clinical staff to follow established plans of care, maintain a safe home environment, and support infection prevention practices. The Home Health Aide is responsible for accurately documenting care, observing and reporting changes in a patient's condition, and collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure high-quality outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact by delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that enhances the lives of those we serve throughout the community.
Primary Department, Division, or Unit:
UHS Home Care
Primary Work Shift:
Day
Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Compensation Range:
$15.00 - $20.74 per hour, depending on experience
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Job Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
Deliver in-home personal care and supportive services aligned to individualized plans of care under the direction of the assigned clinical staff member (Registered Nurse (RN), Physical Therapist (PT), Occupational Therapist (OT), or Speech Therapist)
Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)—including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, ambulation, and safe transfers—to promote comfort, dignity, and independence
Promote a clean, safe home environment by addressing immediate safety risks, maintaining orderly care areas, and completing home-care related housekeeping tasks that support patient well-being
Apply infection prevention and standard precautions during all care activities and reinforce infection control teaching under RN guidance
Prepare and support meals using principles of good nutrition and follow RN-directed diet modifications as outlined in the plan of care
Perform rehabilitative and maintenance exercises (e.g., range-of-motion and positioning) as assigned, under the supervision of a Rehabilitation Therapist and documented care instructions
Record observations and care provided in accordance with agency documentation standards to support safe, coordinated home care services
Conduct regular travel as required to fulfill job responsibilities, including driving as an essential function of the role
Additional Expectations:
Build supportive relationships with patients and families through respectful, patient-centered communication
Represent the organization with professionalism in the community by showing reliability, empathy, and teamwork across every home visit and care interaction
Demonstrate UHS Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation in all daily work and interactions
Execute responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
Perform additional responsibilities as required to meet department and organizational needs
Position Qualifications
Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
NYSDOH Home Health Aide (HHA) certification
Driver License
Preferred:
Up to 1 year of direct experience performing the exact or very similar duties required by the job within the same role or function
Up to 1 year of customer/patient-facing experience directly interacting and communicating with the public
Up to 1 year of experience working in the same work environment or setting (hospital, practice, department/division)
Up to 1 year of healthcare experience working in the healthcare industry in any job function
Up to 1 year of…