We are hiring compassionate and dependable Caregiver to aid our clients. The Caregiver must have the physical strength and ability to safely and seamlessly facilitate transfer of the client weighing around 170 - 180 lbs, while prioritizing the client's well-being and dignity. The caregiver must hold an active Certified Home Health Aide certification in the State of New Jersey and be vaccinated for COVID-19.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and eating. Provide companionship to client.
- Provide personal care, Incontinence care, assistance with activities of daily living.
- Perform light housekeeping, meal preparation. Assist client with medication reminders.
- Provide support for mobility, transfers, and positioning to client.
- Should be able to work in a household that has dogs.
- Encourage and support client to maintain as much independence as possible.
- Adhere to care plans crafted by our RN.
- Maintain care-notes for accurate and timely records of care.
- Adhere to infection control and safety policies and guidelines.
Qualifications:
- Must have active Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) certification in New Jersey.
- At least one year of proven experience in delivering personal care, including working with dementia patients.
- Excellent communication skills and a knack for fostering positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Current CPR certification.
- Reliable transportation for visiting client at their home.
- Compassionate, dependable, and dedicated to delivering exceptional care.
Additional Requirements:
Updated physical examination and PPD (tuberculosis) test completed within the last 12 months. Documentation of MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccination.
Valid Social Security Number (SSN) and valid Immigration Documents, as applicable.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Convenient choices between Direct Deposit or Pay Card options.
- Paid Orientation program.
- Paid Sick Leave Benefits.
At Assisting Hands, we give you the support and resources you need to thrive in your career. Assisting Hands Home Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.50 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
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License/Certification:
- CHHA from State of New Jersey (Required)
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Rutherford, NJ (Required)
Work Location: In person