Home Health Aide

VNS Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,863 - 30,307; Part time

Job summary

A leading nonprofit health care organization in New York is seeking compassionate and skilled Certified Home Health Aides. You will provide personal care, monitor vital signs, and assist clients with daily activities. Candidates must have completed an HHA training program and be at least 18 years of age. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of $19.50 - $22.00, reflecting our commitment to quality care.

Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of New York State Health Department approved HHA Training Program or Equivalency.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Sixth (6) grade reading comprehension level.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support, including ambulation and transfers.
• Monitor vital signs and observe client conditions.
• Assist with personal hygiene and light housekeeping.

Skills

Compassionate care

Monitoring vital signs

Personal hygiene assistance

Education

Completion of HHA Training Program

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.
• Ensure 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

• $19.50 - $22.00 per hour

About Us

VNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us — we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.