Staff Home Health Aide

VNS Health · Jericho, United States

Overview
We’re looking for Staff Home Health Aides to be the heart of the care we provide our clients in Queens. As a Staff Home Health Aide with VNS Health Personal Care, you will provide exceptional care that our clients rely on to stay safe at home. Become a part of the reason we are a national leader in home care

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

• Be available to service clients in Long Island Towns Along the Nassau–Suffolk Border: Oyster Bay, Huntington, Babylon, Plainview, Melville, Hicksville, Farmingdale, Massapequa & Amityville.
• 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.
• Have a car and valid driver’s license. Be  available Monday – Friday (8:00 am - 8:00 pm) some weekends.
• Be willing to work on multiple short-hour cases (minimum 3 cases daily, mileage reimbursement offered).
• One (1) year of work experience preferred.

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:

•  $22.00 per hour/ 40 Hours guaranteed