The Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) is responsible for providing personal care and assisting clients with activities of daily living in their homes.
Areas: Monmouth County, Ocean County, Bergen County, Somerset County, Middlesex County, Hunterdon County, Mercer County
Essential job duties for this position include the following items:
- Provide general attention to the non-medical needs of the client(s) following an established Service Plan/Care Plan. This may include personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, oral care, hair, and/or skincare.
- Assist client(s) in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent.
- Assist client(s) with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable
- Provide meal planning, preparation, and feeding as required.
- Provide medication reminders.
- Remind clients to complete prescribed exercises when instructed by the appropriate health care professional.
- Always remain in the client's vicinity during the shift and report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency.
- Utilize the Wellsky-required time management system for Clock-in and Clock-out procedures when reporting for work and when clocking out.
- Document services delivered in accordance with Executive Home Care policies and procedures.
- Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to the supervisor.
- Report any unusual incidents and act quickly in emergencies.
- Adhere to HIPAA regulations.
- Provide general companion care services and homemaker services.
- Participate as requested in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of Executive Home Care.
- Stay current with changing technology, including software programs.
- Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.
- Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to effectively interact with clients, families, and the Executive Home Care Team.
- Personal Care Training Program Certification and Competency
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE
- NJ Home Health Aide License (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
LANGUAGE and Communication SKILLS:
- Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
- Ability to utilize smartphone technology to download and use certain applications.