Certified Home Health Aide

Job Summary

This Certified Home Health Aide will be responsible for providing or assisting in ADL activities, toileting assistance, exercise and ROM activities, light housekeeping, feeding and meal assistance, vital signs monitoring, and medication reminders.

Responsibilities

• Provides or assists in ADL activities; personal hygiene, grooming, mouth, skin care and nails.
• Provides assistance in toileting; positioning and transfer activities, frequent turning and positioning of a bed bound resident/patient.
• Assists with the prescribed exercise and ROM activities which the resident/patient and Hospice aide have been taught by the Hospice Nurse.
• Aids in light housekeeping of individual's personal unit or room, including changing of bed linen, if needed and patient laundry.
• Feeds and assists with meals.
• Obtains temperature, pulse and respirations as supervised by the Hospice Nurse.
• Reports any changes in resident's/patient's condition to the Hospice Nurse and, if in a facility, to the facility nurse and documents the information on the Home Health Aide Certification of House form, including the date and time of the report and the person receiving the information.
• Aids or reminds the patient to take medication, in compliance with regulations of appropriate regulatory and accrediting bodies.

Requirements

Must have a State Certified CHHA license. Experience in hospice or home health, preferred but not required. Must be willing to travel. Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Skills

Excellent communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, attention to detail, and a compassionate nature are essential.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Mileage Reimbursement
Opportunities to advance and grow your career
And More!

Pay

Competitive Salaries

Schedule

Hours vary based on patient needs.

Company Information

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is part of the Ascend family of Healthcare Companies. Our mission is to define excellence within the health care community. We are dedicated to inspiring people to live better lives through innovative health and wellness programs, products and services. We treat residents, their families and each other with respect, dignity and compassion. Through a collaborative and consultative approach, we strive to provide a framework of strength and stability for our patients, families and associates. We work to maintain the highest standards of care and service for our patients, families and valued employees.

We are proud to Offer:

• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Opportunities to advance and grow your career
• And More!

If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide.

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO/AA/M/F/DV