Hospice CHHA: Compassionate Caregiver, Growth Opportunities

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is hiring a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) for the North Team. The role includes ADL support, mobility assistance, routine nursing tasks, light housekeeping, meal support, and medication reminders within a hospice/home health setting.

Qualified candidates hold a State Certified CHHA license and are willing to travel. High school diploma or equivalent required; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must have a State Certified CHHA license.
• Experience in hospice or home health, preferred.
• No experience necessary but 1 year, preferred.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides or assists in ADL activities; personal hygiene, grooming, mouth, skin care and nails.
• Assists with toileting; positioning and transfer activities, frequent turning and positioning of a bed bound resident/patient.
• Assists with prescribed exercise and ROM activities as taught by the Hospice Nurse.
• Assists with light housekeeping of the individual's unit, including changing bed linen and patient laundry.
• Feeds and assists with meals.
• Obtains temperature, pulse and respirations as supervised by the Hospice Nurse.
• Reports changes to the Hospice Nurse and documents as required.
• Assists or reminds patient to take medication per regulations.

Skills

Travel willingness

Hospice/home health experience

Education

State Certified CHHA license

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is hiring a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) for the North Team. The role includes ADL support, mobility assistance, routine nursing tasks, light housekeeping, meal support, and medication reminders within a hospice/home health setting.

Qualified candidates hold a State Certified CHHA license and are willing to travel. High school diploma or equivalent required; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred. Equal opportunity employer.