include performing personal care and activities of daily living according to the established plan of care, such as bathing, hygiene, and transfers, alongside executing homemaking tasks like meal preparation and light housekeeping. The role also requires maintaining client status documentation, adhering to safety procedures, and providing emotional support and companionship.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a current, valid homemaker-home health aide certificate issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and must be able to pass competency exams and criminal background checks. Essential requirements include the ability to read, write, and follow instructions in English, demonstrate clinical proficiency, and meet physical demands including lifting up to 50 pounds.
professional certificateInterpersonal SkillsWritingConfidentialityDocumentationReportingMeal PreparationObservationInfection ControlEmergency ProceduresFollowing InstructionsReadingPersonal CareActivities of Daily LivingClinical CompetenciesHomemaking TasksCertified Homemaker-Home Health Aide
Job description
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, within 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,.
A nursing student may work as a homemaker-home health aide with a active CHHA Lisence, must have physical lisence.
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.
Benefits
401K
Referral Bonus
Paid sick time
Competitive pay
Sign-on bonus
Flexible schedule
Work in your community
Work close to home
Access to a wide range of training
Outstanding 24/7 office support
Mileage reimbursement during shifts
Clearly defined job tasks
Work with the latest home care technology
Employee of the month recognition
Time and a Half pay for worked holidays
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:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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, and toilet), cleaning of kitchen (washing dishes, counter tops and the floor.)
4. Accompany the client to doctor’s appointments, only with approval from the Director of Nursing and/or Nursing Supervisor, upon family member request.
5. 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.
6. Reports changes in the client’s status to the Director of Nursing and/or Nursing Supervisor.
7. Responds to an emergency by calling 911 and Senior Helpers.
8. Adhere to infection control and safety procedures that are in accordance with agency policy.
9. Maintains confidentiality of client information and records, in compliance with HIPAA regulations.
10. Emotional support, companionship, socialization and motivation through conversation, encouragement and recreational activities.
11. Arrive to work on time.
12. Clock into the telephony system.
13. Respond to emails from Senior Helpers staff.
14. Maintain human resource (HR) compliance documentation.
15. Complete orientation, including GEMS Training Module 1, Infection Control.
16. Adhere to the policies and procedures of Senior Helpers.
17. Any additional tasks, activities or duties as assigned by the Senior Helpers staff.
If You Are
A dependable, compassionate, and empathetic professional looking for a career with a profound purpose. If you are motivated by helping others and providing quality service above all else. If you are driven by making an impact and contributing to a better quality of life for the aging population. If you want to make a difference in someone's day , Come Join Our Senior Helpers Family!!
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