Job Title: Certified Home Health Aide
Pay Rate: $18 an hour
Location: Burlington County
Who can perform CHHA duties and what are their qualifications:
· A Certified Home Health Aide
o completion of a training program approved by the New Jersey Board
of Nursing required
o in good standing, holding a current, valid certificate as a Home Health
Aide issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing
o completion of the Home care test
· A Nursing Student
o with a written New Jersey Board of Nursing waiver in lieu of a
certificate
o Completion of the Home care test
· A Home Health Aide who recently completed the homemaker home health aide
training program and has not yet received a certificate
o The presence of the Aide’s name on the New Jersey Board of Nursing
Home-maker Home Health Aide Certification Eligibility List until
the actual certificate is issued
o Completion of the Home care test
Physical Requirements:
· Able to effectively communicate with clients and co-workers
· Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy
lifting and extensive bending and standing
· Ability to deal effectively with stress
Reports to: The Registered Nurse Field Supervisor
Essential Functions of the position:
A Certified Home Health Aide is a person who carries out health care tasks as an extension of a registered professional nurse. A CHHA also provides assistance with personal hygiene, housekeeping and other related supportive tasks for a client with health care needs in his/her home.
Performance Criteria:
· Consistently takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration when
advised and reports all deviations from a normal reading
· Competently assists the client in bathing in bed, in tub and in shower
· Competently assists the client with care of teeth and mouth.
· Competently assists the client with grooming, care of hair including shampoo and shaving
· Competently assists the client with foot care
· Competently assists the client with ordinary care of nails (no cutting)
· Competently assists the client on and off bedpan, commode, and toilet
· Competently assists the client in moving from bed to chair or wheelchair and in walking with a cane or walker
· Competently assists the client with eating
· Prepares and serves meals according to instructions
· Competently assists the client with dressing
· With guidance from the nurse, arranges a schedule so that the client follows medical recommendations such as increased physical activity and taking their own medication
· Remind his/her client to take his or her own medications as directed by the RN
· Maintains records as instructed by the Professional Registered Nurse
· Competently performs other pertinent care functions as assigned and demonstrated by the Professional Registered Nurse
· Safely accompanies client to obtain medical care
· Makes and changes client’s bed
· Dusts and vacuums the rooms the client uses
· Washes the client’s dishes
· Tidies the client’s kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and personal environment
· Makes a list of needed supplies
· Shops for the client if no other arrangement is possible. The CHHA should never purchase alcohol or non-prescription drugs for the client
· Washes the clients’ personal laundry if no family member is available or able, including ironing
· Sends clients linen to laundry if necessary
· Utilizes aseptic technique to clean around and secure the client’s Foley or Texas catheter
· Competently cares for an incontinent client
· Assists the client in changing position to prevent decubiti
· Demonstrates appropriate preventive skin care techniques
· Consistently follows the Aide Plan of Care developed by the RN
· Consistently records all pertinent information on the Aide Plan of Care, and time cards in an appropriate timely manner
· Correctly measures and records Intake and Output as directed by the RN
· Competently assists the client with range of motion exercises as directed by RN or therapist
· Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with the client and his/her family members
· Assists the RN supervisor to make client visits by ensuring presence of self and client at the time planned
· Demonstrates the ability to communicate effectively with other members of the health care team and staff of the agency
· Consistently reports occurrences to the Nursing Supervisor
· Consistently adheres to universal precautions, aseptic technique and infection control guidelines
· Consistently implements care in a manner that is maximally safe for the client, his/her family, and self
· Consistently seeks, accepts and implements suggestions to improve performance
· Demonstrates respect for the opinion of others
· Consistently assumes and follows through on the responsibility for assignment
· Demonstrates the ability to function effectively under stressful situations
· Maintains confidentiality of client observations and records
· Utilizes time effectively, maintaining a consistent level of productivity
· Completes the continuing education requirements annually (12 hours)
· Consistently complies with standards for attendance, absence notification, and punctuality
· Consistently demonstrates professionalism through appearance, performance and communication
· Assumes responsibility for reading and comprehending all posted notices, communications and policies and procedures related to CHHAs
· Demonstrates competencies to provide care to patients of all ages
· Respects the rights, privacy and property of others at all times
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $18.00 – $19.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Choose your own hours
Work setting:
- In-person
- Live-in
Ability to Relocate:
- Roebling, NJ 08554: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person