CHHA Certified Homemaker Home Health Aide

Interim HealthCare of Mercer•North Brunswick, NJ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Now Hiring CHHAs in Trenton! Short shifts, mostly days. Great for overtime! First in Home Care, Interim HealthCare is expanding into Mercer County! We are looking for Certified Homemaker-Home Health Aides to provide in-home care to residents of Mercer County. Part-time, flexible hours! Must have NJ CHHA certification and reliable transportation. Criminal history and background check will be completed upon hire. Nursing students welcome! We will guide you through the certification process. CHHAs provide companion activities, homemaking, personal care, transport to appointments, and assistance with daily activities, such as grocery shopping. Interim HealthCare offers: Dementia care and Home Life Enrichment training programs Weekly direct deposit PPE supplies Supportive, encouraging and appreciative environment

Requirements

NJ CHHA or CNA certification
Nursing student (able to take NJ CHHA exam)
Basic Life Support (CPR must be achieved within 60 days)
Reliable vehicle
Able to pass criminal history and drug screening
Authorized to work in the United States
Provide two references of past employers or nursing program instructors (no family or friends)
Able to constantly travel within geographic area serviced by office from assignment to assignment.

Responsibilities

exercise, activity and positioning
range of motion, transferring, ambulation and assistive devices
personal hygiene (nail and skin care, bathing, shampooing, etc.) and positioning vital signs
post-stroke and dementia care
light house-keeping, laundry and assistance with meal preparation
transportation to appointments
adherence to patient plan of care