Hospice Aide - Full Time (CHHA Required)
About The Position
At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason – to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between – we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community. If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment. In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 other locations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through our Eat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics.
Requirements
- Successful completion of State Certified Aide course.
- License as a Certified Home Health Aide.
- Must have current proof of valid driver's license and auto insurance.
- Current Certification CPR and BLS.
Nice To Haves
- Nurse Aide experience preferred.
- High School Diploma or equivalency preferred.
Responsibilities
- Knowledgeable of and supports the plan of care under the direction of the RN.
- Provides compassionate and meaningful personal care and household chores to/for the patient as established in the plan of care in order to improve upon patients’ quality of life.
- Submits all documentation (care plan, time sheets, API, etc.) accurately and timely.
- Identifies and communicates changes in the patients’ status to RN and responds appropriately.
- Reinforces education and provides emotional support to the patient and family / responsible party regarding individual care needs, wellness, and safety issues.
- Practice standard precautions and patient safety principles.
- Identifies and partakes in performance improvement activities. Participates within interdisciplinary group meetings and provides meaningful feedback as requested. Maintains departmental level competencies.
Benefits
- medical/prescription
- dental and vision insurance
- health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement)
- paid time off
- paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws
- short-term disability and optional long-term disability
- colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- tuition assistance
- an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
