HOURLY CHHA

Senior Helpers; Manalapan Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

401K

Paid sick time

Flexible schedule

Referral Bonus

Training access

Job summary

A leading in-home care company in Manalapan Township is seeking certified home health aides to provide personal care and daily living assistance to clients. The role requires completion of a certified training program and valid state certification. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills, the ability to follow care plans, and proficiency in personal hygiene tasks. A flexible schedule and competitive pay are offered, along with comprehensive support for staff.

Qualifications

• Current, valid homemaker-home health aide certificate issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• Ability to pass a written/oral competency examination with a minimum score of 70%.
• Must demonstrate proficiency related to clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care and activities of daily living according to the care plan.
• Report changes in client status to the Nursing Supervisor.
• Support clients emotionally through companionship and recreational activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to follow care plan

Proficiency in personal hygiene tasks

Communication skills

Education

Completion of 76-hour certified homemaker-home health aide training

Current CHHA License

Job description

Who are Senior Helpers:

Senior Helpers is the first national in‑home care company to be recognized as a GREAT PLACE TO WORK, 3 years in a row! Senior Helpers culture is based on strong core values, recognition of achievements, and respect.

Benefits:

• Sign‑on bonus
• Competitive pay
• 401K
• Paid sick time
• Flexible schedule
• Referral Bonus
• Work close to home
• Clearly defined job tasks
• Outstanding 24/7 office support
• Work with the latest home care technology
• Employee of the month recognition
• Access to a wide range of training
• Work in your community, Monmouth County, Southern Middlesex County, & Jackson Township
• Mileage reimbursement during shifts
• Time and a Half pay for worked holidays

Education:

• Completion of a 76‑hour certified homemaker‑home health aide training program approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing, with a current CHHA License.
• A nursing student may work as a homemaker‑home health aide with a written New Jersey Board of Nursing waiver in place of a certificate.
• Negative PPD test.

Qualifications:

• A current, valid homemaker‑home health aide certificate in good standing issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• Ability to pass a written/oral competency examination with a minimum score of 70%.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency and clinical competencies related to the skills required of a certified homemaker‑home health aide.
• Ability to read, write, and carry out verbal and written instructions in English, follow the plan of care as well as the delegation/direction of the Director of Nursing and/or Nursing Supervisor.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work with the elderly, disabled and sick and work effectively with the demands of the job; be flexible with work hours and location.

Physical Requirements:

This position routinely requires work in a variety of home settings and travel to and from clients’ homes, either by public transportation or car. The CHHA must be able to meet the physical demands of field work in client’s homes and meet the health requirements in accordance with Agency policy for employees providing in‑home client care. Must have ability to adapt to various environments and locations. Must be able to meet the physical care needs and demands of the position including but not limited to: ability to lift, push or pull 50 pounds, standing, bending, twisting, stair climbing, lifting items, transferring clients, reaching, kneeling, pushing, pulling, stretching, standing, stooping, walking up and down stairs, seeing, hearing, speaking, writing, carrying, and weight bearing activities. Involves exposure to blood and body fluids or tissue. Involves exposure to household dust, mold, mildew, dirt and household cleaning solutions. Requires ability to work household appliances.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs personal care and activities of daily living in accordance with an established plan of care as assigned by the Director of Nursing and/or Nursing Supervisor which includes but is not limited to:
• temperature, pulse, respirations
• positioning for circulatory/respiratory comfort
• bath: bed, sponge, tub or shower
• shampoo (sink, tub or bed)
• nail and skin care
• oral hygiene
• personal hygiene related to toileting and elimination
• safe transfer techniques and ambulation, assistive devices
• normal range of motion and positioning, exercises, activities
• handwashing
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency in the following skills:
• communication skills
• observation, reporting and documentation of client status, and the care or service furnished
• basic infection control procedures
• basic elements of body functioning and changes in body function that must be reported to the nursing supervisor
• maintenance of a clean, safe and healthy environment
• recognizing emergencies and knowledge of emergency procedures
• physical, emotional and developmental needs of and ways to work with the populations served by the agency, including respect for the client and the client’s privacy and property
• adequate nutrition and fluid intake; feeding
• applying antiembolic stockings, assisting the client to use oxygen, and positioning the client for circulatory and respiratory comfort
• care needs of a client with cognitive impairment, care of a client with a seizure disorder, care of a client following a stroke and rehabilitation or restorative care
• foot care, skin care and nutrition for a client with diabetes
• promotion of sleep
• any other task the agency may choose
• Perform homemaking tasks in accordance with the plan of care, including meal planning and preparation, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, laundry, errands, changing of bed linens, vacuuming, sweeping and mopping of floors, dusting of client’s environment, emptying client’s wastebaskets and garbage, cleaning of refrigerator, cleaning of the bathroom (bathtub, sink, toilet), cleaning of kitchen (washing dishes, counter tops and the floor).
• Accompany the client to doctor’s appointments, only with approval from the Director of Nursing and/or Nursing Supervisor, upon family member request.
• Follows the policies of Senior Helpers, including, but not limited to, attendance, punctuality, adherence to dress code and maintaining a professional appearance, wearing of proper identification, accepting of assignments, completion of time sheets and weekly aide activity sheets (accurately reflecting the activities and care performed), meeting health and in‑service requirements.
• Reports changes in the client’s status to the Director of Nursing and/or Nursing Supervisor.
• Responds to an emergency by calling 911 and Senior Helpers.
• Adhere to infection control and safety procedures that are in accordance with agency policy.
• Maintains confidentiality of client information and records, in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
• Provides emotional support, companionship, socialization and motivation through conversation, encouragement and recreational activities.
• Arrives to work on time.
• Clocks into the telephony system.
• Responds to emails from Senior Helpers staff.
• Maintains human resource (HR) compliance documentation.
• Completes orientation, including GEMS Training Module 1, Infection Control.
• Adheres to the policies and procedures of Senior Helpers.
• Any additional tasks, activities or duties as assigned by the Senior Helpers staff.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.