Executive Home Care of Freehold/Somerset/Bergen County/Jackson is Hiring a CHHA Near Toms River, NJ
BENEFITS & PERKS:
Competitive Compensation
401K
Wellness Care
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program
Active HHA license
Must demonstrate a satisfactory level of competency evidenced by evaluation by a registered nurse.
Adequate health status to perform described duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Provides direct and indirect personal care to the patient in the home setting under the direction of a registered nurse
Utilizes safety measures in the provision of care.
Maintains effective communication with supervisor regarding patient’s condition.
Follows written assignment to deliver patient services developed by an appropriate health care professional. (RN)
Documents and submits accurate accounts of services provided.
Observes the patient for changes in condition and behavior and report to the supervisor.
Removes patient's medication container from the storage area; prepares necessary items, i.e. juice, water, cups, spoons, etc.; to assist the patient.
Reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient, agency, and employee matters.
Adheres to all Agency policies.
Recognize emergencies and demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures.
Inservice quarterly goals as established in the annual performance evaluation.
Submits required documentation in a timely manner
The home health aide or CNA shall not change sterile dressings, irrigate body cavities such as giving an enema, irrigate a colostomy or wound, perform gastric irrigation or enteral feeding, catheterize a patient, administer medication, apply heat by any method, care for a tracheostomy tube, nor provide any personal health service which has not been included in the plan of care.