Certified Caregiver/PCA

Visiting-Angels; Hillsborough Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Referral Bonuses

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Daily Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels Hillsborough, NJ is seeking a compassionate Certified Caregiver/Personal Care Aide to assist clients at home within the Hillsborough area and nearby towns. The caregiver travels to clients’ homes to deliver direct care under a Registered Nurse, focusing on safety, dignity and wellbeing.

Responsibilities include personal care, ambulation, homemaking, meal prep and assisting with daily living activities.

Qualifications

• Valid Home Health Aide (HHA) certification licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Driver's preferred.
• Ability to observe patients and respond promptly to changing health conditions.
• Compassionate attitude with excellent communication; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and grooming.
• Assist with ambulation and mobility.
• Perform homemaking, meal preparation, and light housekeeping.
• Support with activities of daily living.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Observation of patient health

Mobility assistance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

HHA Certification (NJ)

Job description

Certified Caregiver/PCA

Visiting Angels Hillsborough, NJ is looking to add a caring, compassionate Certified Caregiver/PCA to our team. A Certified Caregiver/PCA works in support of the client’s safety, dignity, well-being and ability to remain living at home. Our office in Hillsborough provides Certified Caregivers for the local area including Belle Mead, Edison, Piscataway, Somerset, and many others.

A Certified Caregiver/PCA travels to the client’s home to provide direct care including but not limited to:

• Personal Care and Grooming
• Ambulation
• Special Procedures
• Homemaking, Meal Preparation, Light Housekeeping
• Assistance with other Activities of Daily Living

A Visiting Angels Certified Caregiver/PCA works under a Registered Nurse, and there are no supervision responsibilities with this position. The CHHA has HIPAA restricted access to certain client information, and is an hourly per-diem, non-exempt Direct Care staff member with no guaranteed minimum number of hours per week.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Referral Bonuses
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Daily Pay

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN
• Short Shift

Certified Caregiver/PCA Requirements:

• Valid certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA), licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
• HHA Certification Reimbursement available after 90 days
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Drivers Preferred
• Ability to perform patient observation accurately and respond promptly to changing health conditions
• Compassionate attitude combined with excellent communication skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Physical stamina to assist with mobility tasks and perform caregiving duties throughout shifts