Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) - Weekend Only

Executive Home Care of Freehold•Freehold Township, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) is responsible for providing personal care and assisting clients with activities of daily living in their homes. This role requires adherence to established service plans, documentation of services, and prompt reporting of any changes in client condition or unusual incidents. The CHHA must also stay current with company policies and technology.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to effectively interact with clients, families, and the Executive Home Care Team.
Personal Care Training Program Certification and Competency
NJ Home Health Aide License (Required)
Driver's License (Required)
Ability to read and understand short instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to effectively communicate through written and verbal language.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to utilize smartphone technology to download and use certain applications.

Responsibilities

Provide general attention to the non-medical needs of the client(s) following an established Service Plan/Care Plan. This may include personal hygiene, toileting, bathing, oral care, hair, and/or skincare.
Assist client(s) in and out of bed, excluding the use of mechanical lifting equipment unless trained and documented as competent.
Assist client(s) with walking, including the use of walkers and wheelchairs, when applicable
Provide meal planning, preparation, and feeding as required.
Provide medication reminders.
Remind clients to complete prescribed exercises when instructed by the appropriate health care professional.
Always remain in the client's vicinity during the shift and report any unusual incidents and act quickly in cases of emergency.
Utilize the Wellsky-required time management system for Clock-in and Clock-out procedures when reporting for work and when clocking out.
Document services delivered in accordance with Executive Home Care policies and procedures.
Record and report changes in the client’s physical condition, behavior, or appearance to the supervisor.
Report any unusual incidents and act quickly in emergencies.
Adhere to HIPAA regulations.
Provide general companion care services and homemaker services.
Participate as requested in the quality assurance reviews and evaluations of Executive Home Care.
Stay current with changing technology, including software programs.
Uphold, support, and promote all company policies and procedures.
Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.