Home Health Aide - HHA0006

Overview

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on people's lives? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can be part of an interdisciplinary team dedicated to restoring the health and well-being of clients? Look no further – VNS Health Personal Care is seeking compassionate and skilled Certified Home Health Aides like you!

What You Will Do

• Ambulation and transfer activities.
• Ostomy care.
• Assists clients with medical equipment, supplies, and devices as prescribed.
• Assists with self-administered medication.
• Simple skincare.
• Takes and record pulse, temperature, respiration, and blood pressure.
• Performs light housekeeping activities (tidying, shopping, laundry).
• Observes, reports, and records changes in the client's condition and environment.
• Adheres to accepted infection control practices.
• Assists with nutritional and fluid intake needs, including preparation of meals.
• Ensures client's rights and confidentiality are maintained.
• Bathing, change of bed linen, toileting, dressing, feeding, shampooing, shaving, mouth care, nail care, and prescribed skin care.

What We Provide

• Paid orientation program.
• $500 each time you refer a friend to join our team.
• Bonuses for short-hour cases.
• Rewards program designed to recognize your dedication and hard work.
• Customizable work schedule for greater scheduling flexibility.
• Reliable health insurance.
• Generous paid time off benefits.
• Ongoing, paid in-service training sessions.
• Growth opportunities with advanced training programs.
• Hassle-free payments through direct deposit.
• Weekly paychecks.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of New York State Health Department approved HHA Training Program or Equivalency.
• Sixth (6) grade reading comprehension level.
• Writing and math skill level to the extent necessary for the successful and safe performance of required job functions.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Physical Requirements

• Full range of body motion, including handling and lifting adult clients.
• Standing and walking for extensive periods, as well as bending and climbing stairs.
• Commonly lifts, carries, and maneuvers items weighing more than 50 lbs.

Compensation

$19.15 - $22.00 per hour