Clinical Assessment, Community Health, Health Department, Home Care, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Infection Control, Mathematics, Medical Assistance, Medical Equipment, Medication Administration, Nonprofit, Nutrition, Ostomy, Personal Care, Team Player, Training Program
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
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:
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.