Certified Home Health Aide Bordentown NJ

Overview

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Pay Range
$17.50 - $25.43

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

• Maintains a working relationship with the CMA, LPN, RN, DON, Assisted Living administrator and all other nursing staff, volunteers, Capital Health PACE, administrative staff, hospital employees, department heads and supervisors, outside vendors and contractors, caregivers, family members, and property and building staff.
• Maintains a professional relationship with all residents. Maintains confidentiality of verbal and written information pertaining to residents, ALP operations and other personnel. Maintains residents' privacy and dignity. Encourages residents to their independence.
• Possesses a full understanding of fire, emergency and safety procedures. Adheres to policies, procedures, and standards regarding infection control. Understands the hazards and safety of oxygen being used by residents.
• Maintains frequent close communication with the medication assistant, LPN, and RN.
• Provides morning and evening personal care to assigned residents including partial or complete bath, oral hygiene, care of hair, incontinence care including changing adult briefs as needed. Provides ostomy care.
• Takes weights and vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure monthly and as requested by nurse, records, and reports results. Provides ambulation assistance as needed. Assists with transfer to and from bed.
• Reports any change in resident status to nurse immediately. Responds to emergency calls and assists nurse as needed. Reports any accidents, injuries, or complaints to nurse or administration immediately.
• Delivers supplies and equipment to residents. Provides light housekeeping. Cleans refrigerator, stove or oven, cabinets, and silverware drawers as needed. Vacuums and dusts as needed.
• Assists with laundry by washing, drying, and folding laundry and putting it away. Strips and remakes bed as needed at least once a week. Cleans the bathroom including bathroom floor, vanity, toilet, and shower or bathtub. Removes trash from resident apartments daily.
• Assists resident with meal service as needed including meal preparation and cutting up foods, set-up, clearing and washing dishes. Reports any unsafe equipment to nurse or administrator. Maintains the cleanliness and neatness of the wellness office, laundry room, equipment, and inventory supplies. Removes trash from wellness offices and laundry rooms.
• Abides by established guidelines of the facility and governing regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED. Nursing assistant or home health certification.
• Experience:
  
  One year of experience.
• Other Credentials: AHA Heartsaver AED, Drivers License
• Knowledge and
  
  Skills:
  
  Possesses a friendly demeanor. Excellent customer service skills. Medical experience preferred.
• Special Training:
  Experience with direct and indirect patient care.
• Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities:
  Develops strong interpersonal relationships with coworkers and resident base.

• Frequent physical demands include:
  Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching…