Certified Nurse Aide or Certified Home Health Aide

Compensation : $21.00 per hour. $1.00 per hour shift differential on weekends.

Medical/Medical stipend, Dental Vision, benefit time, 401K, Tuition reimbursement.

• Assists patient with all aspects of personal and oral hygiene which includes bathing (complete and assisted), care of hair and skin and backrubs.
• Accurately takes and records vital signs.
• Safely assists patients with transfers to bed, chair and commode.
• Safely assists bed-bound patients with appropriate range of motion exercises and required turning and positioning.
• Performs accurate recording of intake and output (I&O).
• Follows a bowel/bladder training program; provides bowel/bladder incontinence care and assists with all aspects of toileting.
• Performs all aspects of catheter care according to policy and procedure.
• Applies colostomy bags, anti-embolic stockings, braces and simple dressings as instructed and demonstrated by the RN.
• Safely administers tepid sitz baths; assists patients in self-administering prescribed medication.
• Demonstrates safe and effective use of hoyer lift as instructed and demonstrated by the RN.
• Prepares patient's meals and assists with feeding according to dietary instructions.
• Observes the patients physical and emotional status and reports on a timely basis any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation.
• Assists with post-mortem care as instructed by the RN.
• Accurately completes all aspects of documentation and submits via Celltrack.
• Safely changes occupied or unoccupied bed.
• Keeps patient environment neat and clean.
• Incorporates consideration of the physiological and developmental age of patients into the overall plan for the delivery of patient care.
• Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings.
• Demonstrates a commitment to own work schedule by adhering to attendance standards. Provides proper notification in advance for absence and tardiness.
• Adheres to employment policies in accordance with the Employee Handbook
• Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of skills required to provide excellent care in accordance with the role of Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) in an in-home hospice environment.
• Self-starter who can work independently under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and families, nurses and employees, and patients and families via telephone and in person.
• Ability to comprehend the spoken and written English language, to communicate with clarity both verbally and in writing.
• Well organized to manage time, prepare care-related documentation.
• Ability to utilize a cell phone and GPS to move about as assigned to various patient homes throughout the service area.

Education and Experience:

Required Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess current NJ Board of Nursing Home Health Aide Certification.

Preferred Education:

Required Experience:

Preferred Experience: Experience working as a CHHA in a hospice environment.