CNA / Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - Part Time

Artis Senior Living; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents with Alzheimer's and Dementia. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule, allowing you to provide vital assistance with daily living activities while fostering a supportive and engaging environment for the elderly. As a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being of residents, responding to their needs, and maintaining their dignity. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of seniors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess active CNA license or certified Home Health Aide designation.
• Continuing education credits as required by state must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and personal care.
• Monitor and document residents' behavioral changes and care plans.
• Respond to emergency calls and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Alzheimer's/Dementia Care

Emergency Response

Communication

Personal Care Assistance

Education

CNA License

Home Health Aide Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

*Starting pay is $20 / hour!
*This is a part time position offering a flexible schedule on 1st shift (6am-2pm) OR 2nd shift (2pm-10pm)! Every other weekend is required!
*Must be certified in the State of New Jersey.

The CNA / Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) will provide assistance with daily living activities for residents with Alzheimer's/Dementia. You may be required to respond to emergency calls and situations, document and report care provided, and transport residents to various functions or locations. Familiarity with Alzheimer's/Dementia, and a willingness to work with the elderly population is essential for this role.

Artis Senior Living is aportfolio of 25 Assisted Living and Memory Care communities serving over 1,500 families today.To empower our residents to live more independently, we build a bridge between their lifelong identity and their present daily life. By gathering a thorough and thoughtful understanding of their history, interests, and personal qualities, we create a structure and routine that promotes better health, reduces stress and increases engagement and joy - that's why we like to say we are good at "Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today."

The CNA / Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) will:

• Assist with activities of daily living such as grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, bathing/showering, eating, etc.
• Assist with personal and household chores, such as tidying up room, errands, delivering mail and/or newspapers.
• Transport residents within the community to meals, enrichment activities, and other programs as needed.
• Ensure resident care plans are reviewed and followed consistently.
• Observe and monitor residents for behavioral changes and/or adverse reactions to medications or treatment plans. Communicate any changes to clinical staff immediately, as well as document changes thoroughly.
• Respond to emergency calls, resident/visitor’s requests and correct environment hazards in a timely, appropriate and safe manner.
• Observe community policies and procedures regarding resident and team member safety, attendance, timeliness, house rules, teamwork, and resident service.
• Maintain professionalism and resident confidentiality at all times.
• Adhere to all Infection Prevention, OSHA, fire and safety regulations at all times, to ensure the safety and well-being of all community residents.
• Perform all other duties as requested.

Education Requirements:

• Must possess active CNA license or certified Home Health Aide designation (HHA).
• Fulfilland maintain continuing education credits as required by state.
• Must be willing to obtain and/or maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.