What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Hospice Home Health Aide position at LIFE HOSPICE INC?
JOB SUMMARY:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aide to provide essential support to individuals in their homes or assisted living facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in senior care and a genuine desire to work with patients during their end-of-life changes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, etc) according to the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.
- Document care provided according to agency policy.
- Report any deviations from the Plan of Care to the Case Manager (or designee if not available).
- Use Durable Medical Equipment safely.
- Take vital signs when on Hospice Aide Plan of Care.
- Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
- Provide proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. Reports any changes/areas of concern to Case Manager.
- Assist with ambulation, transfers, range of motion if documented on the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.
- Provide respite for patient’s family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
JOB TYPES: Full-Time
BENEFITS:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid vacation
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS
- In NJ, homemaker-home health aide means a person who has completed a training program approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and who is so certified by the Board in accordance with NJSA 45:11-23 et seq and NJAC 13:37
- Received a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training with at least 16 hours devoted to supervised practical training and with at least 16 hours of classroom instruction completed.
- One year experience as a HHA, hospice aide or home health aide. (Hospice preferred)
- At least 18 years old.
- Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
- The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Salary : $20