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Home Health Aide in Scotch Plains NJ

HCAOA (Home Care Association of America)

Scotch Plains, NJFull-time$18–21/hrPosted 1y agoVerified open today

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At a glance

Compensation
$18–21/hr
Location
Scotch Plains, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Certified Home Health AideValid Driver’s LicenseCurrent CHHA License From New Jersey Board Of Nursing

Job overview

HCAOA (Home Care Association of America) is hiring a Home Health Aide in Scotch Plains NJ. Right at Home is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. The Home Health Aide will assist patients with activities of daily living, prepare meals and snacks, accompany patients on errands or medical appointments, and perform light housekeeping activities. The role also involves patient-specific activities taught by a Right at Home nurse.

Key focus areas include Perform personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living, Assist with personal hygiene (bathroom, bathing, mouth care, shaving, skin, hair), and Assist with ambulation/transfers.

Successful candidates bring Must Be 18+. Important skills include Personal Hygiene Assistance, Ambulation/Transfers, Eating Assistance, Dressing/Shaving Assistance, Meal Preparation, and Housekeeping.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Personal Hygiene AssistanceAmbulation/TransfersEating AssistanceDressing/Shaving AssistanceMeal PreparationHousekeepingMedication RemindersRange of Motion ExercisesSpecial Diets PreparationDementia CareIncontinence CareRead, Write, Speak, and Understand English

Qualifications

Certified Home Health AideValid Driver’s LicenseInsured AutomobileCurrent CHHA License From New Jersey Board of NursingMust Be 18+High School Graduate or G.E.D. Certificate2 Years Caregiver/Home Health Aide Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Sick Leave

Full job description

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching

  • Employee discounts

  • Flexible schedule

  • Health insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Training & development

  • Wellness resources

Are you a caring and dedicated professional? Right at Home is seeking to hire a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) to join a dynamic care team providing clinical expertise in-home. You can make a difference in your career by helping and caring for people in the comfort of their homes.

The Home Health Aide position comes with the following benefits: ♥ Here's Why You Will LOVE Working for Us ♥

  • Flexible scheduling

  • Bonuses for referrals

  • PPE and safety training are provided

  • 401k Retirement plan with an employer match!

  • Caregiver Recognition & Rewards Program

  • Direct Deposit

  • Paid Sick Time

  • Health Benefits for you and your family

  • Employee discount program

  • Free financial fitness program

  • We always treat you with respect

  • Family-owned agency since 2002

  • Ongoing Training

  • Annual party to mingle with your co-workers (pending due to COVID-19) The Home Health Aide responsibilities and duties: Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living, which include (but are not limited to):

  • Personal hygiene (assisting with bathroom or in using a bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, shaving, skin, and hair)

  • Ambulation/Transfers

  • Eating

  • Dressing/Shaving

  • Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions

  • Accompany the patient on errands or medical appointments.

  • Performs housekeeping activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry, and cleaning bathrooms The Home Health Aide performs patient-specific activities that are taught by a Right at Home nurse. These could include (but are not limited to):

  • Medication reminders

  • Assisting with the prescribed range of motion exercises

  • Measuring and preparing special diets

  • Understanding dementia care

  • Incontinence care Qualifications and Skills for Home Health Aide:

  • High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate preferred.

  • Two years of experience as a Caregiver/Home Health Aide in healthcare (in homes or facilities) is preferred

  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.

  • Possess a valid driver’s license and an insured automobile

  • A current CHHA license from the New Jersey Board of Nursing

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

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