Home Health Aide - Full Time (HHA Certification Required)

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

At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that’s wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.

If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we’ve received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.

In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we’re committed to the well‑being of the community. That means bringing life‑changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We’re also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.

Location

Lippincott - 301 Lippincott Drive

Remote Type

On-Site

Employment Type

Employee

Employment Classification

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Work Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Total Weekly Hours

40

Job Information

Summary

Under the supervision of the registered nurse provides personal care services; including bathing, dressing, and feeding.

Assists with patient mobility, using assistive devices if necessary.

Performs household duties as needed to improve / maintain the patient’s health status; including bed making, laundry, shopping, and meal preparation. Documents care provided.

Position 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.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required

Home Health Aide or Nurse Aide experience preferred.

Required Education

High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.

Successful completion of State Certified Home Health Aide course.

Training/Certifications/Licensure

Home Health Aide Certification-NJ Board.

Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Current Certification CPR and BLS.

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Hourly Rate: $18.54 - $24.68The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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