Home Health Aide

VNS Health; Jericho (NY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

VNS Health is seeking compassionate Certified Home Health Aides to join our Personal Care team in New York. You will provide direct patient care at clients' homes, including ambulation, transfers, ostomy care, and assistance with medications and medical equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, infection control, and respectful, patient-centered service. The position also requires monitoring vital signs, reporting changes promptly, assisting with hygiene, nutrition, and light housekeeping, while

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of NYS Health Department approved HHA Training Program or Equivalency.
• 6th grade reading comprehension level.
• Writing and math skill level to perform job functions.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support, including ambulation, transfers, ostomy care, and medication assistance.
• Monitor vital signs, observe client conditions, and report changes.
• Assist with personal hygiene, nutrition, fluids, and light housekeeping.
• Ensure client rights and confidentiality.

Skills

HHA training

Reading proficiency

Writing/math skills

Age 18+

Job description

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

• 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.
• Ensures client rights and confidentiality.

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

• $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

About Us

VNS Health has been committed to meeting the needs of New Yorkers for over 130 years. We’re one of the largest nonprofit home- and community-based health care organizations in the country, and today, more than 11,500 team members work together to make a difference in the lives of more than 99,000 patients and members on any given day.