Home Health Aide, Certified, Home Health Aide, Part Time, Day

Valley Health System; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 25,926 - 32,414; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Valley Health System is seeking a Home Health Aide for the Kraft Center in Paramus, New Jersey. The role involves providing direct patient care under supervision, ensuring a safe environment, and collaborating with the healthcare team. A high school diploma and completion of a state-approved training course are required. The position offers a competitive pay range of $18.82 - $23.53 per hour, along with various benefits including medical insurance and tuition assistance.

This role is vital for maintaining patient care standards and requires effective communication skills and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a skilled nursing facility or home health agency.
• Ability to work cooperatively with multidisciplinary team members.
• Proven proficiency required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on patient care as per the care plan.
• Assist in maintaining a safe and clean environment.
• Collaborate with the health system and family members as needed.

Skills

Completion of State approved Home Health Aide Training course

Ability to work in a changing patient care environment

Effective time management

Valid driver's license

Ability to read, write and understand English

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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

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.