Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Overview

We’re seeking agile, dedicated On-Call Home Health Aides (HHAs) who will be the heart of the care we provide. This role comes with a guaranteed 40 hours per week and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in clients’ lives by helping them recover safely at home. Join us and become part of the reason we’re recognized as a national leader in home care.

What You Will Do

• Provide personal care and support, including ambulation, transfers, ostomy care, assistance with medical equipment and self-administered medication.
• Monitor vital signs, observe and report client conditions, and follow infection control protocols.
• Protect client rights and always ensure confidentiality.
• Assist with personal hygiene, nutrition, fluid intake, and light housekeeping.
• Maintain professionalism, compassion, and confidentiality in every interaction.
• Collaborate with HHA Supervisors to ensure efficient, high-quality care.

Qualifications

 

Job Requirements

• Must be available to work from 12:00pm – 8:00pm and E/O weekend.
• Must be available to work in Manhattan and two additional boroughs of choice.
• Must be comfortable using public transportation and able to commute across boroughs.
• Willingness to work both long-hour cases and multiple short-hour cases. (You may choose your preferred workdays.

Qualifications

• Completion of a New York State Department of Health–approved HHA Training Program (or equivalent).
• Minimum sixth (6th) grade reading comprehension; sufficient writing and math skills to perform job responsibilities safely.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Two (2) years of work experience preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred.

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Compensation & Benefits:

• $22.00 per hour
• Guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week
• Health Insurance & Pension Plan
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Paid Time Off

 

About Us

VNS Health is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us — we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 “neighbors” who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Shorter hours, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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