Certified Home Health Aide — Compassionate Patient Care

VNS Health; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 41,600 - 45,760; Full time

Job summary

VNS Health in New York is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide to provide compassionate, skilled home-based care to clients in need. You will assist with personal care, monitor conditions, manage medications under supervision, and support daily living activities in clients' homes.

The role emphasizes infection control, client rights, and confidentiality, with responsibilities including transfers, ambulation, and assisting with equipment.

Qualifications

• Completion of NYS 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support, including ambulation, transfers, ostomy care, and assistance with medical equipment and self-administered medication.
• Monitor vital signs, observe and report client conditions, and adhere to infection control practices.
• Assist with personal hygiene, nutrition, fluid intake, and light housekeeping.
• Ensure client rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Writing

Math

Education

NYS HHA Training Program or Equivalency

Job description

VNS Health in New York is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide to provide compassionate, skilled home-based care to clients in need. You will assist with personal care, monitor conditions, manage medications under supervision, and support daily living activities in clients' homes.

The role emphasizes infection control, client rights, and confidentiality, with responsibilities including transfers, ambulation, and assisting with equipment.