Hospice Home Health Aide

Are you an empathetic and compassionate caregiver, who takes pride in helping people lead more independent lives? Our busy home health agency is seeking an experienced home health aide to assist our case managers in implementing patient-specific care plans. You’ll give our patients companionship and help with basic medical care, light housekeeping duties, personal care, and hygiene tasks so that they are empowered to live happily at home. You must have 1-3 years of experience as an HHA or caregiver and possess excellent communication skills. If you enjoy a position that is varied and rewarding every day, we want to hear from you!Compensation:

$22 - $24 hourly

Responsibilities:

• Complete basic medical tasks such as taking vital signs, measuring glucose and ketone levels, replacing bandages and dressings, and ensuring the proper use of medical devices
• Transport patients as needed to doctor’s offices or other health care services, grocery shopping, or for other errands
• Assist patients in completing personal hygiene tasks like bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, shaving, etc.
• Help patients complete exercise, and physical therapy and ambulate the patient as indicated in the care plan
• Sustain quality companionship and provide psychological and emotional support for patients and their family members

• Provide personal care services to terminally ill patients in their homes
• Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals
• Monitor and report changes in patient's condition to the hospice care team
• Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and their families

Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required - some college is an asset
• Compassionate, kind, and empathetic personality is essential, with superb organization and communications skills
• Ability to lift up to 100 lbs, you may be required to stoop, bend, reach, and transfer patients up to 250 lbs as needed
• 1-3 years of experience as an HHA/ home health aide, personal caregiver, nursing assistant, or personal care aid for a home health agency, at patient homes or care facilities settings is needed

• Home Health Aide Experience
• NEW JERSEY Home Health Aide Certification
• US Work Authorization
• Previous experience in hospice care preferred
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE AND CAR INSURANCE/REGISTRATION

About Company

Spero Hospice is a group of dedicated, hardworking professionals who understand that individuals and families entering hospice care may feel scared, overwhelmed, sad, or unsure. Offering full-spectrum support, including physical, psychological, and spiritual comfort, our team provides an individualized approach to each person that celebrates their unique needs. Each member of the hospice team works tirelessly to ensure our patients receive comprehensive care, so they have the best possible quality of life during this difficult time. By providing a range of services, our staff ensures the whole person is cared for – both physically and emotionally – as we strive to honor their life as it draws to a close.