Certified Home Health Aide

Trinity Health•Pennsauken Township, NJ

8d•$17 - $23

About The Position

The Home Health Aide provides personal care and support to PACE/LIFE participants, helping maintain their independence and health. The role includes assisting with transportation to and from the PACE/LIFE Center and other appointments, promoting participants’ safety and comfort while they wait, and communicating appointment and participant updates or concerns to drivers and the center. Care may be provided in participants’ homes or a clinical setting as part of a patient-centered, interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least one year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population; applicants with less than one year must receive appropriate PACE Organization training upon hiring.
CPR trained or willing to be trained.

Nice To Haves

Transportation experience.
Human services experience.
Valid driver’s license in good standing.

Responsibilities

Assist participants with activities of daily living, including toileting, showering, eating, and grooming, to support their independence.
Assist participants with physical activity, exercise, and walking.
Provide assigned nursing care safely and in accordance with PACE Organization policies and procedures.
Promote participant safety, identify hazards and emergencies, and take corrective action when able.
Provide behavioral supervision and support, including reality orientation, reminders about nursing and medication instructions and dietary restrictions, and emotional reassurance.
Support general activities, including conversation, recreation, serving meals and snacks, and housekeeping.
Assist with transporting participants to and from the PACE/LIFE Center and other appointments.
Promote participant safety and comfort while waiting for transportation or appointments.
Communicate with drivers and the center about appointment and participant status and any problems or issues.