Home Health Aide at Nuvance Health in Poughkeepsie, New York

Job Description:

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)

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