CHHA Per Diem

Lutheran Senior LIFE; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused healthcare organization is hiring per diem Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) to support elderly patients in Jersey City and Secaucus. Candidates must have a high school diploma, a CHHA license for New Jersey, and at least a year of relevant experience. The role involves assisting with essential health duties and requires effective communication and a calm demeanor in emergencies. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year working as a CHHA with the frail or elderly.
• Employees must have medical clearance for communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in the home with duties essential to the patient’s health.

Skills

Knowledge of principles, practices, standards and techniques of a home health aide

Knowledge of common safety hazards

Knowledge of medical equipment use

Skilled in establishing effective working relationships

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively

Ability to react calmly in emergency situations

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Home Health Aide License -- New Jersey

Current driver’s license with proof of auto insurance

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

We are hiring for per diem, as needed Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) to serve our patients in the Secacus area!

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.