Home Health Aide
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Overview

The VNA Health Group-Moving Healthcare Forward

The VNA Health Group is seeking a Full Time Home Health Aide to join our dedicated Homecare Team in Bergen County.

For over 110 years, the VNA Health Group has served the needs of home health and hospice patients in our communities. In that time, we've grown to become an organization of 2500 dedicated employees in three states, a leader and innovator in health care, and an award-winning organization. For the last three years, we've been a certified Best Place to Work ®, we've been recognized by Fortune Magazine as a top provider for aging services, and many of our leaders have been awarded with distinction for their contributions to health care.

As a VNAHG employee, you'll not only be joining a winning organization, but one that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

• Our tuition reimbursement program will assist you getting that degree you've always dreamed of.
• Our Continuing Education programs will keep you current, with learning and certifications to help you master your profession.
• Our online learning system will provide knowledge at your fingertips, anytime, anywhere.
• Our Employee Referral programs give you the opportunity to recruit trusted colleagues and receive cash rewards for doing so.
• Our recognition programs provide that much needed “thank you” for doing a job well done.
• Our 403B and 401A retirement plans will help you plan for your future.
• Our leadership fosters a culture of support, while giving you the freedom to bring your best self to work every day.

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Responsibilities

Supports organization's mission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with a focus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers

Provides personal care services as established in the plan of care

Assists patients with mobilization and rehabilitation

Communicates with patients and their families on a regular basis

Submits required documentation as per agency policy and procedures

Ensures compliance of agency infection control and safety policies

Adheres to the organization's policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance

Omission of specific duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment for this position

Qualifications

Home Health Aide certification required

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills

Car and a valid driver's license

Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Working indoors with client/customer contact; use of specific equipment as braces, bedpan, crutches, electrical bed, hoyer lift, personal automobile, walker, wheelchair, household appliances, vacuum cleaner etc. must be able to lift fifty pounds (50 lbs.)