Travel-Friendly CHHA for Hospice Care

Ascend Health; Vernon Township (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salaries

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunities to advance and grow your

Job summary

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) to provide compassionate care to hospice patients in New Jersey. The role covers essential ADL support, personal care, and mobility assistance under the supervision of the Hospice Nurse.

Responsibilities include assisting with toileting and transfers, light housekeeping, meal support, and routine vital checks. Travel to patient homes is required, and a valid CHHA license is necessary to join our team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State Certified CHHA license required or must be obtained prior to start.
• Hospice or home health experience preferred but not required.
• Must be willing to travel and have 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 bed-bound residents/patients.
• Assists with prescribed exercises and ROM as taught by Hospice Nurse.
• Assists with light housekeeping of the individual's unit/room, bed linen changes, and patient laundry.
• Feeds and assists with meals.
• Obtains temperature, pulse and respirations as supervised by the Hospice Nurse.
• Reports changes in resident/patient condition to Hospice Nurse and documents information on required reports.
• Assists or reminds patient to take medications in compliance with regulations.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State Certified CHHA license

Job description

Ascend Hospice & Palliative Care NJ is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) to provide compassionate care to hospice patients in New Jersey. The role covers essential ADL support, personal care, and mobility assistance under the supervision of the Hospice Nurse.

Responsibilities include assisting with toileting and transfers, light housekeeping, meal support, and routine vital checks. Travel to patient homes is required, and a valid CHHA license is necessary to join our team.