CHHA - Home Health Aide Job Duties:
- Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
- Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
- Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
- Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
- Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
- Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepses standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards;
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
- Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
- Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
MUST
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to read, write and express yourself in English
- Ability to read, write and express yourself in Spanish (a plus)
- Current State HHA Certification
- Current drivers license
Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Home Care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CNA (Preferred)
- Certified Home Health Aide (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Plainfield, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person