Certified Home Health Aide

Samaritan; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Student Loan Forgivenes

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) with 5% employer match

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Generous PTO

Mileage Reimbursement

AAA Membership for CHHA's

Job summary

Samaritan is hiring a Home Health Aide to provide compassionate care to hospice patients in private homes or facilities within the South Jersey service area. This full-time position pays $18.75–$22.00 per hour, depending on experience, with requirements to work every other weekend and two holidays per year.

The role involves assisting with daily living activities, executing the care plan under a registered nurse, and documenting care in electronic systems.

Qualifications

• Valid NJ CHHA certification required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Care for hospice patients in private homes or healthcare facilities.
• Assist with activities of daily living (hygiene, meals, ambulation, repositioning).
• Implement plan of care under RN direction.
• Perform light housekeeping in patient areas as needed.
• Document patient care in electronic systems.
• Travel to patient homes and facilities as assigned.
• Represent Samaritan positively to patients, families, and community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Bilingual (advantage)

Education

NJ CHHA certification

Tools

Driver’s License

Job description

Join Us and Be Apart of the Samaritan Difference!

A compassionate job-seeker is needed for the Home Health Aide opportunity with our company! As a Home Health Aide, you will be responsible for overseeing the quality, expert care of your assigned hospice patients. This full-time opportunity offers between $18.75 - $22.00 per hour based on years of experience. Must be able to work every other weekend and 2 holidays per year.

What You’ll Do:

• Caring for hospice patients in private homes and/or healthcare facilities
• Assisting with activities of daily living, such as personal hygiene, assistance with meals, ambulation, re-positioning, etc.
• Implementing plan of care under the directive of a registered nurse
• Performing light housekeeping in patient area only, when needed.
• Documenting patient care in electronic software.
• Ability to travel to patient homes and facilities as assigned
• Represent Samaritan in a positive manner to the patients, families and entire community
• Other duties as assigned.

What You’ll Bring to Our Team:

• Valid NJ CHHA certification
• Driver’s License and willingness to travel throughout the service area.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bilingual is a plus!

Your Benefits Include, But Are Not Limited To:

• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) with 5% employer match.
• Full Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, and more.
• Generous PTO
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Free AAA Membership for CHHA's

Samaritan is a leading not-for-profit, locally based provider of home-based primary care, palliative care, hospice care, social connections, grief support, education, and advocacy. Proudly serving the South Jersey community since 1980.

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Goal Completion

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Car Insurance

Drivers License

CERT HOME HEALTH AIDE

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