Home Health Aide Elizabeth

Right at Home Morris / Union Counties, NJ; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Wellness resources

Job summary

A home care agency in Elizabeth, NJ seeks a Certified Home Health Aid (CHHA) to join their dynamic care team. In this role, you will provide essential personal care, assist with daily living activities, and perform housekeeping tasks for clients in their homes. Candidates should have a valid CHHA license, a high school diploma or GED, and experience in caregiving. The position offers various benefits such as flexible scheduling, health insurance, and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Caregiver/Home Health Aide is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English as needed for the job.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Perform housekeeping activities to maintain a clean environment.
• Conduct patient-specific tasks taught by a nurse, including medications and exercises.
• Assist with dressing and personal hygiene tasks.
• Prepare meals and snacks according to instructions.
• Accompany client to appointments and errands.
• Perform light housekeeping and laundry as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate

Current CHHA license from the New Jersey Board of Nursing

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Are you a caring and dedicated professional? Right at Home is seeking to hire a Certified Home Health Aid (CHHA) to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. You can make a difference in your career by helping and caring for people in the comfort of their homes.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Why You Will LOVE Working for Us

• Flexible scheduling
• Bonuses for referrals
• PPE and safety training is provided
• 401k Retirement plan with an employer match!
• Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program
• Direct Deposit
• Paid Sick Time
• Health Benefits for you and your family
• Employee discount program
• Free financial fitness program
• We always treat you with respect
• Family owned agency since 2002
• Ongoing Training
• Annual party to mingle with your co-workers (pending due to COVID-19)

Responsibilities

Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to):

• Personal hygiene (assisting to bathroom or in using a bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, shaving, skin, and hair)
• Ambulation/Transfers
• Eating
• Dressing/Shaving
• Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions
• Accompany patient on errands or medical appointments.
• Performs housekeeping activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathroom

The Home Health Aid performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a Right at Home nurse. These could include (but are not limited to):

• Medication reminders
• Assisting with the prescribed range of motion exercises
• Measuring and preparing special diets
• Understanding dementia care
• Incontinence care

Qualifications

• High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred.
• Two years of experience as a Caregiver/Home Health Aide in healthcare (in homes or facilities) is preferred
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and insured automobile
• A current CHHA license from the New Jersey Board of Nursing
• Must be at least 18 years of age