Compassionate Hospice CHHA – Home Health Aide (NJ)

Swan Hospice; New Jersey; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Hospice is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) with hospice experience to join our caring team in New Jersey. The role involves assisting patients in homes and various facilities, following hospice protocols and collaborating with a dedicated nursing team.

Ideal candidates hold an NJ HHA license, understand hospice philosophy, and have at least one year of hospice experience. Reliable transportation is required to reach patient locations across assigned facilities and homes.

Qualifications

• HHA license in NJ or state-specific certification.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and care principles.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Assist with prescribed exercises, ROM, and activities as guided by Hospice Nurse.
• Aid with toileting, positioning, transfers, and turning of bed-bound residents/patients.
• Provide or assist with ADLs including hygiene, grooming, mouth and skin care, nails.
• Support medication reminders in compliance with regulations.
• Assist with light housekeeping, bed linens, and patient laundry.
• Feed and assist with meals.
• Record vitals like temperature, pulse and respiration under supervision.
• Report changes to the Hospice Nurse and facility nurse as applicable.

Skills

Hospice care

Compassionate care

Dependable transportation

Education

HHA license NJ

Job description

Swan Hospice is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) with hospice experience to join our caring team in New Jersey. The role involves assisting patients in homes and various facilities, following hospice protocols and collaborating with a dedicated nursing team.

Ideal candidates hold an NJ HHA license, understand hospice philosophy, and have at least one year of hospice experience. Reliable transportation is required to reach patient locations across assigned facilities and homes.