A Hospice Home Health Aide assists in providing quality patient care by performing assigned duties, health care tasks and specified patient care activities according to the policies and procedures of Hospice Buffalo, Inc. and under the supervision of a licensed practical nurse and/or registered nurse.   Assists in establishing and maintaining good interpersonal relationships with hospice patients, families, health care personnel and the entire hospice staff and volunteers. 

A Hospice Certified Nurse Assistant functions in a supportive relationship to professional disciplines and may function as an extension of these professional services with appropriate supervision and guidance assisting in the care of individuals in the long term care and assisted living/developmentally disabled facilities; and under the supervision of the nurse, or other professional personnel, performs personal care procedures, health related tasks, and other homemaking and housekeeping activities to maintain or achieve the patient's optimal level of health. Serve as a mentor to new Aides.

Education / Certification For  a Home Health Aide

Completion of a NY State approved Home Health Care training program with a Home Health Aide Certificate.

Must have current Driver's License, free of any serious violations, and vehicle required for position.

Experience for a Home Health Aide

One (1) year of experience in a clinical setting, nursing assistant experience.

Education / Certification for a Certified Nurse Assistant

Completion of a NY State approved Certified Nurse Aide training program with CNA Certificate.

Must have current Driver's License, free of any serious violations, and vehicle required for position.

Experience for a Certified Nurse Assistant

One (1) year of experience in a clinical setting and nursing assistant experience.