The Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) is responsible for providing personal care and assisting clients with activities of daily living in their homes.
Areas: Monmouth County, Ocean County, Bergen County, Somerset County, Middlesex County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County
Essential job duties for this position include the following items:
- Provide general attention to the non-medical needs of the client(s) following an established Service Plan/Care Plan. This may include personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, oral care, hair, and/or skincare.
- Assist client(s) in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent.
- Assist client(s) with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable
- Provide meal planning, preparation, and feeding as required.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Remind clients to complete prescribed exercises when instructed by the appropriate health care professional.
- Always remain in the client's vicinity during the shift and report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency.
- Utilize the Wellsky-required time management system for Clock-in and Clock-out procedures when reporting for work and when clocking out.
- Document services delivered in accordance with Executive Home Care policies and procedures.
- Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to the supervisor.
- Report any unusual incidents and act quickly in emergencies.
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations.
- Provide general companion care services and homemaker services.
- Participate as requested in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of Executive Home Care.
- Stay current with changing technology, including software programs.
- Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to effectively interact with clients, families, and the Executive Home Care Team.
- Personal Care Training Program Certification and Competency
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE
- NJ Home Health Aide License (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
LANGUAGE and Communication SKILLS:
- Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to utilize smartphone technology to download and use certain applications.
Since 2004, Executive Home Care has been a critical resource for families looking for in-home care for their loved ones.
Executive Home Care provides outstanding training and benefits for the caregivers we place. The professional development of our staff is important to our clients; they want to know that their caregiver is skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced in the field.
Additionally, our caregivers enjoy attractive benefits in addition to the features of the job that make it inherently rewarding. When you put the two together, you get a winning combination that makes for a great job with incredible long-term potential.
Executive Home Care is currently hiring dedicated, compassionate people who enjoy helping others. As a professional caregiver, you will provide direct care to seniors who need a little help with everyday living.Experience in healthcare is not necessary, and all training is provided.
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