The aide provides personal care services, including bathing, dressing, feeding, and assisting with patient mobility under the direction of a Registered Nurse. They also perform necessary household duties to maintain the patient's health status and must accurately document all care provided.
Requirements summary
Candidates must successfully complete the State Certified Home Health Aide course and possess a Home Health Aide Certification from the NJ Board, along with a valid driver's license and current CPR/BLS certification. Prior Home Health Aide or Nurse Aide experience is preferred, and a High School Diploma or equivalency is preferred.
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Job description
At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you.
That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need.
Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.
If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around.
Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country.
We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home.
A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S.
News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.
In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community.
That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling.
We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Location
Lippincott - 301
Lippincott
Drive
Remote
Type:
On-Site
Employment
Type:
Employee
Employment
Classification:
Regular
Time
Type:
Full time
Work
Shift: 1st
Shift (United
States of
America)
Total
Weekly
Hours: 40
Additional
Locations:
Job
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
AD&D Insurance
Prescription Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Sick Leave
Supplemental Life Insurance
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b)
Health Flexible Spending Accounts
Information:
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.
