Home Health Aide - CHHA

Lacasahealthcare; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider seeks a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) to provide one-on-one skilled nursing care at patients' homes in Fredericton. Responsibilities include personal care, meal planning, and recording vital signs. Candidates must have a CHHA certificate and CPR certification, and show empathy towards patients. This position offers flexible hours, with a pay range of $18.00 - $20.00 per hour plus a $500 bonus.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Sick Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Referral Program

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws.
• Licensed driver with an insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including baths and oral hygiene.
• Assisting in feeding the patient if necessary.
• Taking and recording vital signs as ordered.
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals.

Skills

Empathy for the needs of the ill

Ability to read and follow instructions

Self-directed work capability

Current CPR certification

Good personal hygiene

Education

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) Certificate

Job description

Certified Home Health Aide -CHHA (Private Duty)

City of West Hills

Monday through Sunday

3:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Day Shift)

Hours Flexible

$18.00 - $20.00 Hourly + ($500 Bonus)

Keeping families whole by providing the care they need to stay together!

JOB SUMMARY:

A qualified Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) administers one-on-one skilled nursing care to patients on an hourly (shift care) basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Services are furnished in accordance with Agency policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) Certificate provided by the State of California
• Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and impaired.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing personal care including:
  • Baths
  • Oral hygiene
  • Shampoos
  • Changing bed linen
  • Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
  • Skincare to prevent breakdown
  • Assisting the patient with toileting activities
  • Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
• Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting patients in the self-administration of medication.
• Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
• Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

BENEFITS

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Referral Program