What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE position at Green Hill?
Green Hill is currently seeking CHHA for All shifts Full-time to join our dynamic organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
- Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services, shopping for food and other household requirements, preparing and serving meals and snacks.
- Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
- Helps family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient.
- Administer simple prescribed medications
- Advises on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
- Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc.) and report on their condition
- Records patient information by making entries in the EMR and notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
- Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following Company standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions, and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
- Adheres to professional standards, Company policies and procedures, as well as Federal, State, and local requirements.
- Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current Certified Home Health Aide Certification in the state of New Jersey
- Current CPR (American Heart Association)