Certified Home Health Aide – Hourly/Per Diem

Home Care Department

Monmouth, NJ

Under the supervision and direction of the RN Field Supervisor, the aide is responsible for the direct personal care of the individual and/or family assigned to under the plan of care establish by the RN Field Supervisor in accordance with the Family & Children’s Home Health Aide Code of Conduct.

BACKGROUND/EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

• • Assists client with bath, care of mouth, skin and hair in accordance with client’s capabilities.
  • Assists client to the bathroom or in use of bedpan or commode.
  • Assists client in and out of bed and with ambulating as necessary.
  • Assists client with prescribed exercises that have been taught to client and CHHA by appropriate
    processional personnel.
  • Assist with ordinarily self-administered or pre-poured medications that a physicians has specifically ordered.
  • Empties drainage bags and obtains specimens when necessary and according to the plan of care.
  • Takes and records oral, axillary or rectal temperature, and takes pulse and respiration according to plan of care.
  • Assists client with use of special equipment such as a walker, braces, crutches, wheelchair, etc., under the direction of a Physical Therapist or a Registered Nurse.
  • Performs household services according to the plan of care necessary to establish and maintain client safety comfort and hygiene. (See Light-Housekeeping Responsibilities).
  • Markets and prepares meals, keeping costs within limits of the family budget, and obtains and uses food
    stamps for client as indicted. (See Financial Guidelines).
  • Shops for client personal items as requested and approved by RN Supervisor.
  • Accompanies client to physician’s office or medical facility when directed as necessary.
  • Supervises and cares for children and their needs according to the plan of care established by the RN Field Supervisor.
  • Encourages the well members of the family to carry their share of the responsibility where indicated by the RN Field Supervisor.
  • Performs all duties using Universal Precautions as set forth by the DCD and OSHA regulations.
  • Attends continuing education in-services totaling twelve hours per year according to State and Federal
    regulations, including the mandatory abuse and infection control topics.
  • Submits time logs weekly to Agency office before noon Monday.
  • Submits Client Progress Report sheets and financial receipts on a weekly basis with pertinent information recorded.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the RN Supervisor for the well-being of the client.
  • Access to clinical record information is limited to the extent required to perform responsibilities effectively and efficiently.
  • Any other duties as required.

BACKGROUND/EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

• GED or HS Diploma
• Must have active Home Care Certification by the Board of Nursing
• Must be able to speak, read and write English
• Be able to communicate clearly and effectively

FCS offers benefits which include: comprehensive medical/dental, vision benefits, employer-match 403(b) retirement plan, PTO program, Holiday pay and much more. Equal Employment Opportunity.

 

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Please complete the following application for: Certified Home Health Aide

 

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