Home Health Aide, Certified, Home Health Aide, Full Time, Day

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Wellness time off

Job summary

Valley Health System in Kraft Center seeks a dedicated Home Health Aide to provide intermittent direct or indirect patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Requires a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in a skilled nursing facility or home health setting, with NJ Home Health Aide certification. A valid driver’s license is required for patient transportation and home visits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of Home Health Aide training and certification as required by NJ State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide intermittent direct or indirect patient care under RN supervision.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment for patients.
• Collaborate with nurses, Rehab staff and other health professionals.
• Read, write and understand English to document care and communicate with the care team.

Skills

Patient care

Time management

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

To perform intermittent direct or indirect hands‑on patient care to meet the patient’s needs in accordance with the plan of care and assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment under the direction and supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

One year of current experience in a skilled nursing facility, home health agency, or proven proficiency.

Special Skills

Completion of the State approved Home Health Aide Training course, Home Health Aide competency exam and certification through the New Jersey State Board of Nursing. Ability to work in a changing patient care environment and meet patient's needs (chronic and/or terminal illness). Ability to work cooperatively within the health system; with patient and family members; and with multidisciplinary team members (i.e. , nurses, Rehab staff, etc.). Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to read write and understand english. Driver's License - current and valid driver's license, registration, inspection sticker and appropriate level of insurance coverage required, to include collision. Employees must adhere to all procedural guidelines in HR Policy 108 including demonstrating an acceptable driving record for the duration of their employment as long as driving continues to be a responsibility of the job.

Job Location

Kraft Center

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)
• Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans
• Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)
• 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount
• Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $18.82 - $23.53 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.