Home Health Aide

Alright, let's talk about this job. It's for a Certified Home Health Aide with VNS Health Personal Care in Queens, NY. This isn't about just checking tasks off a list; it's about being the person who helps someone stay in their own home, safely and with dignity. You're the eyes, ears, and helping hands for the clinical team.

What you'll do on a typical day

Your main focus is providing direct personal care and support to clients in their homes. That means you're doing the hands on work that makes daily life possible for them.

• You'll help clients with mobility; things like ambulation, transfers, and getting around safely.
• Personal care duties include assistance with bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
• There's clinical support involved too: ostomy care, helping with self administered medications, and assisting with prescribed medical equipment.
• Part of your role is observation. You'll take vital signs, monitor the client's overall condition, and report any changes back to the nurse or supervisor.
• You follow infection control practices to keep everyone safe.
• Helping with nutrition and making sure clients have what they need to eat and drink is key.
• The job includes light housekeeping related to the client's care area.
• And you always maintain client confidentiality and respect their rights.

What you need to bring

The requirements are pretty specific here; they're about making sure you're prepared for the physical and technical demands of the work.

• A valid certificate from a New York State Health Department approved Home Health Aide training program is mandatory. An equivalency certification is also accepted.
• You need to be at least 18 years old.
• Reading comprehension skills at a sixth grade level are required.
• Your writing and math skills need to be solid enough to handle job functions like reporting and measuring safely.

The physical side of things

Let's be real; this is a physically demanding job. You need to be ready for it.

• You must be able to handle and lift adult clients. That requires a full range of body motion.
• Expect to be on your feet most of the day, with extensive standing and walking.
• Bending and climbing stairs are part of the routine.
• You'll commonly lift, carry, and maneuver items weighing over 50 pounds.

Pay & details

The pay range for this position is $19.50 to $22.00 per hour. The rate offered will depend on your specific experience and qualifications related to this HHA role in Queens, NY.

A bit about VNS Health

VNS Health isn't new at this. They've been around for over 130 years as one of the country's largest nonprofit home health organizations. Their whole thing is helping people live independently at home. They have a huge team supporting tens of thousands of people in New York and beyond, using data and expertise to try and simplify what can be a complicated healthcare experience for folks.

How to apply

Candidates must hold an active New York State HHA certificate (or equivalent) from an approved program to be considered for this role in Queens, NY.

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