Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)-Community

Newton, NJ, US

$21/hour
5 months ago
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Summary

5p-9p, some weekends

Compensation: $21.00 per hour, $1.00 weekend shift differential.

  • Assists patient with all aspects of personal and oral hygiene which includes bathing (complete and assisted), care of hair and skin and backrubs.
  • Accurately takes and records vital signs.
  • Safely assists patients with transfers to bed, chair and commode.
  • Safely assists bed-bound patients with appropriate range of motion exercises and required turning and positioning.
  • Performs accurate recording of intake and output (I&O).
  • Follows a bowel/bladder training program; provides bowel/bladder incontinence care and assists with all aspects of toileting.
  • Performs all aspects of catheter care according to policy and procedure.
  • Applies colostomy bags, anti-embolic stockings, braces and simple dressings as instructed and demonstrated by the RN.
  • Safely administers tepid sitz baths; assists patients in self-administering prescribed medication.
  • Demonstrates safe and effective use of hoyer lift as instructed and demonstrated by the RN.
  • Prepares patient's meals and assists with feeding according to dietary instructions.
  • Observes the patients physical and emotional status and reports on a timely basis any changes in the patient’s condition or family situation.
  • Assists with post-mortem care as instructed by the RN.
  • Accurately completes all aspects of documentation and submits via Celltrack.
  • Safely changes occupied or unoccupied bed.
  • Keeps patient environment neat and clean.
  • Incorporates consideration of the physiological and developmental age of patients into the overall plan for the delivery of patient care.
  • Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings.
  • Demonstrates a commitment to own work schedule by adhering to attendance standards. Provides proper notification in advance for absence and tardiness.
  • Adheres to employment policies in accordance with the Employee Handbook
  • Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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