HOME HEALTH AIDE - VNA - PER DIEM - VARIABLE

Job Details

Req Id    59821 
Department    HOME HEALTH AIDE 
Shift   Variable
Shift Hours Worked    4.00 
FTE    .2 
Work Schedule    VNA - HOURLY 
Employee Status    A7 - Occasional 
Union  V02 - VNA-VNPG HHA UNION

Job Summary

Home Health Aide carries out health tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed therapist. The HHA provides assistance with personal hygiene, housekeeping and other relalated supportive tasks to a patient with health care needs in his or her home in accordance with the mission, vision, values, and policies of Mohawk Valley Health System.

Core Job Responsibilities

Meets patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families and follows the plan of care throughout the patient’s experience.
Establishs a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends and families.
Promotes patient independence by supporting the patient care goals.
Assure quality care by adhering to agency policies and procedures.

Education Requirements

Required: 

• Completion of a course of study approved by the New York State Department of Education for a Certified Home Health Aide or a Certified Home Health Aide Competency program

Licensure/Certification Requirements

Required: Current, valid New York State Driver's license in good standing; Basic Life Support Certification prefered

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.