Certified Home Health Aide
About The Position
Samaritan is seeking a compassionate Certified Home Health Aide to provide quality, expert care to assigned hospice patients in private homes and/or healthcare facilities. This full-time role involves assisting patients with daily living activities, implementing care plans under the direction of a registered nurse, performing light housekeeping in patient areas, and documenting care electronically. The Home Health Aide will also represent Samaritan positively within the community. Samaritan is a leading not-for-profit provider of home-based primary care, palliative care, hospice care, social connections, grief support, education, and advocacy, serving the South Jersey community since 1980.
Requirements
- Valid NJ CHHA certification
- Driver’s License and willingness to travel throughout the service area.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual is a plus!
Responsibilities
- Caring for hospice patients in private homes and/or healthcare facilities
- Assisting with activities of daily living, such as personal hygiene, assistance with meals, ambulation, re-positioning, etc.
- Implementing plan of care under the directive of a registered nurse
- Performing light housekeeping in patient area only, when needed.
- Documenting patient care in electronic software.
- Ability to travel to patient homes and facilities as assigned
- Represent Samaritan in a positive manner to the patients, families and entire community
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 403(b) with 3 % employer match.
- Full Medical, Dental, Vision benefits, and more.
- Generous PTO
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Free AAA Membership for CHHA's
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
