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Job description
Weekend Hospice Home Health AideWe are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aide to provide essential support to individuals in their homes or assisted living facilities. The ideal candidate will have experience in senior care and a genuine desire to work with patients during their end-of-life changes.Responsibilities include:Perform personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding, etc) according to the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.Document care provided according to agency policy.Report any deviations from the Plan of Care to the Case Manager (or designee if not available).Use Durable Medical Equipment safely.Take vital signs when on Hospice Aide Plan of Care.Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.Provide proper care and observation of patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. Reports any changes/areas of concern to Case Manager.Assist with ambulation, transfers, range of motion if documented on the Hospice Aide Plan of Care.Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.Job types: Weekends 7am-3pm, 8am-4pm, 8:30am-4:30pmPay: $20 an hourQualifications include:In NJ, homemaker-home health aide means a person who has completed a training program approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing and who is so certified by the Board in accordance with NJSA 45:11-23 et seq and NJAC 13:37.Received a minimum of 75 hours of classroom and supervised practical training with at least 16 hours devoted to supervised practical training and with at least 16 hours of classroom instruction completed.One year experience as a HHA, hospice aide or home health aide. (Hospice preferred)At least 18 years old.Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing.
Worksite address
east hanover, NJ, 07936, US
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