Home Health Aide - Lakewood, United States - Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey

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    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 Ocean 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, weve 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, weve been a certified Best Place to Work , weve 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, youll not only be joining a winning organization, but one that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

    • Our tuition reimbursement program of up to $12,000 a year will assist you getting that degree youve 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.

    Responsibilities

    • Supports organizations 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 organizations 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 and organizational skills
    • Car and a valid drivers license
    • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills

    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.

    This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Home Health Aides position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of experience, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position

    VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

    This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by Management.

    EEOC

    VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.