Certified Home Health Aide

Ascendconciergehomecare; Middletown (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities for career advancement

Job summary

Ascendconciergehomecare is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) in Middletown, New Jersey. This role involves assisting patients with personal hygiene, toileting, and light housekeeping in a compassionate environment. Ideal candidates should possess a State Certified CHHA license and a willingness to travel.

The position comes with competitive salaries, comprehensive healthcare benefits, and opportunities for career growth. Join a team dedicated to providing excellent patient care and support.

Qualifications

• Must have a State Certified CHHA license.
• Experience in hospice or home health preferred, but no experience is necessary.
• Must be willing to travel and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with ADL activities including personal hygiene and grooming.
• Assist in toileting and transfer activities for patients.
• Report any changes in patient's condition to the Hospice Nurse.

Skills

Assisting with personal hygiene

Positioning and transfer activities

Communication skills

Medication administration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State Certified CHHA license

Job description

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Great new Career Opportunity in Hospice!

Now Hiring - Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

This Certified Home Health Aide will be responsible for, but not limited to:

1. Provides or assists in ADL activities; personal hygiene, grooming, mouth, skin care and nails.
2. Provides assistance in toileting; positioning and transfer activities, frequent turning and positioning of a bed bound resident/patient.
3. Assists with the prescribed exercise and ROM activities which the resident/patient and Hospice aide have been taught by the Hospice Nurse.
4. Assists with light housekeeping of individual's personal unit or room, including changing of bed linen, if needed and patient laundry.
5. Feeds and assists with meals.
6. Obtains temperature, pulse and respirations as supervised by the Hospice Nurse.
7. 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.
8. Assists or reminds the patient to take medication, in compliance with regulations of appropriate regulatory and accrediting bodies.

About Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer

EEO/AA/M/F/DV

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Professional Experience

• Must have a State Certified CHHA license
• Experience in hospice or home health, preferred
• No experience necessary but 1 year, preferred
• Must be willing to travel
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation