Home Health Aide - VNS Health : Job Details

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!

Please join us for one of our daily open-door events, Monday-Friday 9:00 am - 3: 00 pm 5 Penn Plaza 20th Floor New York, NY 10001

Compensation

$19.15 - $22.00 per hour

What You Will Do

Assist clients with a variety of daily living activities including:

* 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

* A solid start with our paid orientation program.

* Receive $500 each time you refer a friend to join our team.

* Get rewarded for your flexibility with bonuses for short-hour cases.

* Benefit from our rewards program designed to recognize your dedication and hard work.

* Enjoy a mix of long and short-hour cases for greater scheduling flexibility.

* Customize your work schedule to align with your lifestyle and commitments.

* Secure your future with our comprehensive retirement plan options.

* Take care of yourself and your loved ones with our reliable health insurance.

* Recharge and unwind with generous paid time off benefits.

* Enhance your skills through ongoing, paid in-service training sessions.

* Explore growth opportunities with our advanced training programs.

* Enjoy hassle-free payments through direct deposit.

* Count on receiving your earnings on time with 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.