CHHA Per Diem

luthseniorlife; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem

Job summary

Lutheran Senior LIFE in the Secaucus area is hiring per diem, as needed Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) to serve our patients at home under the supervision of the Home Care Coordinator/Registered Nurse.

Under the direction of the supervisor, you will assist participants in the home with tasks essential to health per their care plan, require a NJ CHHA license, high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and a safe driving record.

Qualifications

• Education/Training/Certifications: High school diploma or GED; CHHA license; valid NJ driver’s license; auto insurance; safe driving record.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year working as a CHHA with frail or elderly.
• Medical Clearance: Clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations for direct participant contact.

Responsibilities

• Assist participants in the home per the individualized care plan under supervision.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort during home visits.
• Maintain clear communication with patients, co-workers and medical staff.

Skills

Home health care

Safety awareness

Equipment maintenance

Communication

Emergency response

Independence

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Home Health Aide License — New Jersey

Driver's license with proof of auto insurance

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 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:

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.

Pay is $18.92/hour