Hospice CHHA

Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey; Caldwell (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552; Part time

Job summary

An esteemed nonprofit organization in New Jersey is seeking a per diem Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) for hospice clients in Essex County. This role involves providing personal care and light housekeeping services under RN supervision, actively participating in the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team, and traveling throughout the county. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, valid NJ Driver's License, and at least one year of direct patient care experience. Competitive pay of up to $20/hour is offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid NJ Driver's License and reliable transportation.
• Completion of required training program per Medicare Hospice Conditions.
• Must maintain a professional attitude and be able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and light housekeeping under RN supervision.
• Observe, report, and document patient observations and care.
• Participate as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team.

Skills

Professional attitude and demeanor

Effective communication

Ability to work in a team

Optimism and enthusiasm

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certification as a Hospice Aide/Homemaker

Job description

Overview

Career Opportunities with Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey

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Careers At Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

LSMNJ is a very cohesive company that truly values their employees. There is a heart to this company that truly cares and practices its mission statement from the C level that includes all employees, on a day to day basis. I am proud to work here and to be part of this LSMNJ Team!

All the managers are very friendly and always listen to our problems and find solutions to it.

I feel that this is a great place to work because we are not just co workers we are a family who loves and care about our fellow peers.

Employees in Hospice are close knit and genuinely care about each other and our patients.

Those are real statements from real employees at Journey Hospice.

We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....

*Caring* *Commitment* *Compassion* *Honesty* These are few of words that describes our Culture. Apply today and learn more!

We currently have a per diem (as needed) CHHA position available working with our hospice clients in Essex County! Travel throughout Essex County Required. Pay is up to $20/hour + weekend differential.

The Hospice CHHA provides personal care and light housekeeping services to terminally ill patients in the home, nursing facility, inpatient units or other environments where the Hospice patient resides in accordance with an established plan of care and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Actively participates as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT). Provides care and comfort to patients in accordance with assigned tasks and established interdisciplinary and Hospice Aide plan of care. Observes the patient, reports and documents observations and care performed. Provides timely documentation of services based on the patient’s care plan

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with personal care and light housekeeping per patient plan of care under RN supervision.

• Observe, report, and document patient observations and care performed.

• Provide timely documentation of services in accordance with the patient’s care plan.

• Participate as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).

• Travel within Essex County as required.

Qualifications

Education/Training/Certifications: Must have High school diploma or GED. Valid NJ Driver’s License.

Completion of a training program as outlined under the Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation 418.76 and approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, certification by the Board of Nursing in accordance with N.J.S.A 45:11-23 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:37, and proof of the certification as a Hospice Aide/Homemaker from the program for inclusion in the agency personnel file (per 8:42C-7.5).

Must demonstrate skills and have a passing score on a written competency test in accordance with 42 C.F.R. Section 484.36 or 418.76(c) prior to working independently with a patient.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with New Jersey requirements.

Skill(s): Must maintain a professional attitude and demeanor and be able to communicate effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients, caregivers, colleagues, supervisors, co-workers and all others.

Must be able to demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to work constructively with other health care team members and reflect concern for the well-being of patients and employees.

Interact with all staff in a positive and motivational fashion supporting the mission and vision of the organization.

Experience: Minimum age requirement of eighteen (18).

One (1) year of direct patient care experience in an institutional or home care setting required with community health/hospice experience preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to be able to work within a multidisciplinary team setting. Understanding of Hospice philosophy and needs of terminally ill.

Journey Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer