Compensation: $21.00 per hour. $1.00 per hour shift differential on weekends.
Medical/Medical stipend, Dental Vision, benefit time, 401K, Tuition reimbursement.
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Assists patient with all aspects of personal and oral hygiene which includes bathing (complete and assisted), care of hair and skin and backrubs.
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Accurately takes and records vital signs.
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Safely assists patients with transfers to bed, chair and commode.
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Safely assists bed-bound patients with appropriate range of motion exercises and required turning and positioning.
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Performs accurate recording of intake and output (I&O).
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Follows a bowel/bladder training program; provides bowel/bladder incontinence care and assists with all aspects of toileting.
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Performs all aspects of catheter care according to policy and procedure.
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Applies colostomy bags, anti-embolic stockings, braces and simple dressings as instructed and demonstrated by the RN.
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Safely administers tepid sitz baths; assists patients in self-administering prescribed medication.
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Demonstrates safe and effective use of hoyer lift as instructed and demonstrated by the RN.
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Prepares patient's meals and assists with feeding according to dietary instructions.
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Observes the patients physical and emotional status and reports on a timely basis any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation.
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Assists with post-mortem care as instructed by the RN.
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Accurately completes all aspects of documentation and submits via Celltrack.
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Safely changes occupied or unoccupied bed.
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Keeps patient environment neat and clean.
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Incorporates consideration of the physiological and developmental age of patients into the overall plan for the delivery of patient care.
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Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings.
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Demonstrates a commitment to own work schedule by adhering to attendance standards. Provides proper notification in advance for absence and tardiness.
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Adheres to employment policies in accordance with the Employee Handbook
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Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Required Skills/Abilities:
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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.
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Self-starter who can work independently under the direction of the Registered Nurse.
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Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting with patients and families, nurses and employees, and patients and families via telephone and in person.
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Ability to comprehend the spoken and written English language, to communicate with clarity both verbally and in writing.
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Well organized to manage time, prepare care-related documentation.
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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:
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High School diploma or equivalent.
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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.
