Chha Service Areas Include But Not Limited To:Paterson,Oranges, Kearny, Clifton, Newark, Hackensack

JOB HAINES AT HOME IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:  We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex or gender (including pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other legally-protected status.  We shall make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a known disability or pregnancy-related condition, or those with sincerely-held religious beliefs, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship or would pose a direct threat of danger to the individual or others.

WEEKEND AVAILABILITY IS MANDATORY. CHHAs must commit to working either every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) or one weekend day each weekend (Saturday or Sunday), per scheduling needs.

SERVICE AREAS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

PATERSON, ORANGES, KEARNY, CLIFTON, NEWARK, AND HACKENSACK

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED, and satisfactory combination of education and life experiences preferred.
• A valid New Jersey Board of Nursing, home Health Aide certification is required.
• Ability to read and write in the English Language.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain required records.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the jobs, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to demonstrate good communication skills and mature attitude.
• Ability to be honest and dependable.

Responsibilities:

• Travel to client’s home and provide direct personal care as specified by the client’s written plan of care, including but not limited to bathing; mouth, nail, hair, skin care; shaving; exercises as directed; and activities related to dressing and toileting, including bedpan.
• Assist client with ambulating, transfer activities, and the use of assistive devices such as mechanical lifts, walkers, wheelchair, commode chair, braces, and prosthesis.
• Perform special delegated procedures, including taking vital signs and weight, assisting with bowel training and routines, measuring intake and output, and assisting client with self-administered medications.
• Perform light housekeeping, meal preparation and other support services as part of the plan of care, including but not limited to menu planning and creating shopping lists, running errands, preparing meals including special diets, presenting food and cleaning (dishes, appliances, and work areas), shopping, dusting, doing laundry, vacuuming, general cleaning of the bathroom, kitchen, and living area.
• Accurately document the care provided to the client, including but not limited to completing Visit Report, Time Log, Daily Activity Report, and other necessary forms. Have the client sign a daily activity report.
• Observe the client’s condition, behavior, appearance, and hygiene needs, living arrangements, and home environment while in the home and report changes or problems to the RN-Field Nurse.
• Maintain dependable attendance, be regularly available for client assignments, and report to scheduled visits on time. Regularly check SmartCare for open shifts and/or call the office.
• Complete at least twelve (12) hours of in-service training annually.