Home Health Aide - Full Time - Certification Required, $2000 Sign on Bonus

Shift

Full Time Days, 8-hour shifts.

Holidays

1 Summer, 1 Winter.

Weekends

As needed.

Summary

• Under the supervision of the registered nurse provides personal care services; including bathing, dressing, and feeding. Assists with patient mobility, using assistive devices if necessary. Performs household duties as needed to improve / maintain the patient’s health status, including bed making, laundry, shopping, and meal preparation. Documents care provided.
• Position
• Responsibilities:
• Knowledgeable of and supports the plan of care under the direction of the RN.
• Performs personal care and household chores to/for the patient as established in the plan of care in order to maintain patient’s health status.
• Submits all documentation (care plan, time sheets, API, etc) accurately and timely.
• Identifies and communicates changes in the patient’s status to RN and responds appropriately.
• Reinforces education of the patient and family / responsible party regarding individual care needs, wellness, and safety issues.
• Practice standard precautions and patient safety principles.
• Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities. Maintains departmental level competencies.
• Position
• Qualifications
• Required /
• Experience
• Required: Home Health Aide or Nurse Aide experience preferred.
• Required
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalency preferred. Successful completion of State Certified Home Health Aide course.
• Training/Certifications/Licensure: Home Health Aide Certification-NJ Board. Valid, unrestricted driver’s license. Current Certification CPR and BLS.

Hourly Rate

$18.36 - $23.60 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here. Be Well, Get Well and Stay Well That's our mission. We’re dedicated to offering the best quality care through our extensive range of services and facilities. Our doctors, clinical practitioners, and administrative staff are a respectful, caring team of professionals committed to providing world-class quality healthcare. We continually work to be your premier choice of health and wellness in South New Jersey.

RN - Home Health Care - Full Time