CHHA

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey, Inc.; West New York, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Lutheran Senior LIFE in West New York, NJ is hiring per diem Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) to support participants at home under supervision of the Home Care Coordinator/Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities: assist with health tasks per the care plan, ensure safety, use equipment correctly, and communicate with participants and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Certified Home Health Aide license -- New Jersey required.
• Valid driver's license with proof of auto insurance.
• Safe driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants at home with health-related tasks per the individualized care plan.
• Follow the Home Care Coordinator/Registered Nurse directions to ensure quality care.
• Maintain safety and operate medical equipment as instructed.
• Communicate clearly with patients, co-workers and the public.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Independent work

Emergency readiness

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or GED

NJ CHHA license

Job description

Career Opportunities with Lutheran Senior LIFE

Careers At Lutheran Senior LIFE

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

'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:

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

Skill(s):

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