Compassionate Home Health Aide — Full-Time, On-Site

Virtua Health; Colorado; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription

Dental & vision

403(b)/401(k)

Paid time off

Sick leave

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Virtua Health is hiring a Home Health Aide to provide compassionate personal care and support to patients in their homes in New Jersey. The role includes assisting with bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility, and light household tasks under RN direction, while documenting care and communicating changes in patient status.

Successful completion of the NJ Home Health Aide program, a valid CPR/BLS certification, and a valid driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Home Health Aide or Nurse Aide experience preferred.
• Successful completion of State Certified Home Health Aide course.
• Current CPR and BLS.

Responsibilities

• Knowledgeable of and supports the plan of care under the direction of the RN.
• Performs personal care and household chores to/for the patient as established in the plan of care in order to maintain patient’s health status.
• Submits all documentation (care plan, time sheets, API, etc) accurately and timely.
• Identifies and communicates changes in the patient’s status to RN and responds appropriately.
• Reinforces education of the patient and family / responsible party regarding individual care needs, wellness, and safety issues.
• Practice standard precautions and patient safety principles.
• Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains departmental level competencies.

Skills

Home Health Aide experience

Nurse Aide experience

Documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State Certified Home Health Aide course

Job description

Virtua Health is hiring a Home Health Aide to provide compassionate personal care and support to patients in their homes in New Jersey. The role includes assisting with bathing, dressing, feeding, mobility, and light household tasks under RN direction, while documenting care and communicating changes in patient status.

Successful completion of the NJ Home Health Aide program, a valid CPR/BLS certification, and a valid driver’s license are required.