Home Health Aide - Nuvance Health
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
About the Job
Health Quest and Western Connecticut Health Network have combined to form a new nonprofit health system. The name for the new health system will be Nuvance Health. The new health system was created to provide communities across New York’s Hudson Valley and western Connecticut with more convenient, accessible and affordable care.
Potential 2k sign on bonus
Responsibilities:
1. Assists the client with personal care activities including bathing, oral hygiene, feeding and dressing.
2. Assists the client with exercises, ambulation, and transfer activities. This includes knowledge in use of devices such as canes, walkers, crutches, and lifts.
3. Independently assists the client with meal preparation/cooking and/or feeding. Must have working knowledge of special diets, diet restrictions, and techniques to maintain sanitary kitchen conditions to prevent food-borne illnesses.
4. Assists the client with medication prompts to remind the client to self-administer his/her medications.
5. Identifies and reports changes in client condition.
Essential:
- ·Valid Driver’s License, Satisfactory Driving Record (Meets requirements of NHCH policy)
- ·Must be willing to travel 40 or more miles to cover shifts
Benefits:
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Self-Autonomy
• Generous PTO provided
• Healthcare, Dental, 401k, etc.
Location: Poughkeepsie-2649 South Road-Suite 220
Work Type: Full-Time
Standard Hours: 40.00
Work Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm
Salary Range:
$19.50 - $25.6500 Hourly (BOE)