What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide position at Visiting Nurse Service?
VNSW has a rich history of over 122 years with Westchester and the surrounding counties. We are a wonderful organization that needs qualified HHA's to help enrich our patient's lives. We are seeking caregivers to provide care for our patients in their homes. Come see what we have to offer our Home Health Aides. Competitive pay rates, a points reward program that translates to dollars earned and schedule flexibility.
Don't have an HHA certificate? We offer a FREE training program to become an HHA. Healthcare is a growing field that needs genuine, compassionate caregivers. Join our Team today. We look forward to meeting you.
Don't have an HHA certificate? We offer a FREE training program to become an HHA. Healthcare is a growing field that needs genuine, compassionate caregivers. Join our Team today. We look forward to meeting you.
General Duties (each patient has specific care needs, skills/job duties subject to change)
1. Provides assistance with personal care which includes: Bathing, Grooming, Feeding, Dressing, Assist with walking, use of walker, cane or wheelchair
2. Assists with other functions as assigned and instructed by the nurse or therapist, Assist with transfers from bed to chair or commode and back, Ambulation with and without assistive devices, Maintaining simple records as requested
3. Assists with secondary duties related to the client’s environment
4. Documents care as appropriate and on a timely basis
5. Reports significant changes in the patient or his/her care to the nurse as soon as possible.
Requirements:
- Current certification as a Home Health Aide from a New York State approved training program
- Valid/Current identification to satisfy I-9 requirements
Current Physical REQUIRED with proof of titres (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Rubeolla, Varicella, PPD/Quantiferon, proof of COVID vaccination)
Current Physical REQUIRED with proof of titres (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Rubeolla, Varicella, PPD/Quantiferon, proof of COVID vaccination)
Salary : $19 - $21