What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Home Health Aide - Hospice position at Hunterdon Health?
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Position Summary |
- This position provides patient care to the client in their home under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties include but are not limited to: personal care and homemaking services essential to the patient’s health care and comfort at home, including shopping, laundry, meal planning, prep, serving (Rx diet) and assisting with ADL’s- bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mouth care, hair care, feeding, mobility, transfers, and ambulation. Supports the Mission, Philosophy and objectives of Hunterdon Hospice.
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Primary Position Responsibilities |
- Follows individualized plan of care as established by the RN.
- Provides personal care and homemaking services to the patients within the CHHA scope of practice.
- Documentation of care.
- Reports unusual circumstances or incidents to the RN.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Qualifications |
- Minimum Education:
- Required:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent. Must have successfully completed a NJ BON approved 76 hour training & competency program and hold a current New Jersey Certificate from the Board of Nursing
- Preferred:
- None
- Required:
Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation):- Required:
- None
- Preferred:
- 1 year CHHA experience
- Required:
License, Registry or Certification:- Required:
- Current NJ CHHA Certification from NJ Board of Nursing, Current Driver’s license
- Preferred:
- CPR Certification
- Required:
Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities:- Required:
- Completion of NJ CHHA Program with passing grade, must pass annual clinical competency based program and mandated 12 hour in-service education. Skills will be determined by direct supervision of a Registered Nurse/Supervisor as well as attendance and participation in 12 hour in-service education. (If attending/receiving education through another source will need to provide written evidence/documentation of attendance, hours of education, and content of education)
- Preferred:
- None
- Required:
