CHHA

luthseniorlife; West New York (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Senior LIFE in Jersey City is hiring per diem, as needed Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) to care for our participants in West New York, NJ. Under supervision of the Home Care Coordinator/RN, you will assist participants at home with tasks essential to their health according to individualized care plans.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, New Jersey CHHA license, valid driver's license with auto insurance, clean driving record, and at least 1 year of CHHA experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Home Health Aide License --New Jersey required.
• Current driver’s license with proof of auto insurance.
• Safe driving record required.
• Minimum of 1 year as CHHA with frail or elderly clients preferred.
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations required.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in the home under supervision of the Home Care Coordinator/RN.
• Carry out duties essential to patient health per individualized care plan.
• Provide compassionate, respectful care and maintain patient safety.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the care team.

Skills

CHHA knowledge

Safety awareness

Medical equipment use

Communication

Problem solving

Emergency response

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Home Health Aide License --New Jersey

Current driver’s license

Safe driving record

Job description

'I just love working there and that's a good place to work'

'It feels good every day to know that what you do at your job, will help and make a differece in somebody’s life. Especially elderly people that feel lonely, sick and abandoned by friends and family. We are there for them. I love to work at Lutheran and I love my Participants. Because of the pandemic we can’t see each other everyday-but I call them; and I can feel their happiness when they hear my voice. They know I care.We all do at Lutheran Senior Life At Jersey City.'

Those are real statements from real employees at Lutheran Senior LIFE.

We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

*Caring* *Teamwork* *Kindness* *Open Communication* *Positive Attitude* This is how our team members describe the culture at Lutheran Senior LIFE!

We are hiring for per diem, as needed Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) to care for our participants in West New York!

Under the direction and supervision of the Home Care Coordinator/ Registered Nurse, assists participants in the home with duties essential to the patient’s health in accordance with the patient’s individualized care plan.

Basic Qualifications:

Education/Training/Certifications:

1. High school diploma or GED
2. Certified Home Health Aide License --New Jersey
3. Current driver’s license with proof of auto insurance
4. Safe driving record

Skill(s):

1. Knowledge of principles, practices, standards and techniques of a home health aide
2. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
3. Knowledge of medical equipment use and maintenance
4. Skilled in establishing and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, medical staff and the public.
5. Skilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution.
6. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
7. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
8. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year working as a CHHA with the frail or elderly

Medical Clearance:

Employees must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.

LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

$18.92/hr