Hidden Magic: Highlighting Home Health Aides
December 2008
New Community Corporation, Inc. houses many programs; some whose impact is sometimes overlooked. The certified home health aides of Essex Valley Visiting Nurse Association (EVVNA) take care of homebound clients in need of personal care assistance throughout Essex and West Hudson counties. These unsung heroines provide assistance with activities of daily living including hygiene, grooming, ambulation, and eating on a daily basis to clients in need of help. Services also may include shopping, assistance with meals, and light housekeeping. EVVNA’s home health aides also provide much needed respite and rest time for family caregivers.
Each client is provided with an individualized care plan detailing the services they will receive. The care provided by the certified home health aides is overseen by a Licensed Registered Nurses. In addition, Licensed Practical Nurses, Social Workers, Registered Dietitians, and therapists may also provide care based on each client’s needs.
The EVVNA Home Health Aide Recognition Day Award Ceremony is a joyous celebration highlighting those who are often forgotten for their daily labor caring for residents in need.
For inquiries or additional information, please contact: Essex Valley Visiting Nurse Association, 274 South Orange Avenue, Newark, New Jersey 07103; (973) 412-2000.



Monsignor William J. Linder