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Caliber Home Health Care
Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
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A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$36,882 / year median in New Jersey
+25% projected growth
Job Description
Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) Caliber Home Health Care Glen Rock, NJ Job Details Part-time | Full-time $18 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Flexible schedule Qualifications Certified Home Health Aide HIPAA Meal preparation End-of-life care Patient interaction Medical terminology Full Job Description Overview Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), where you will play a vital role in providing compassionate, personalized care to individuals in their homes. This energetic position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives by assisting with daily activities, ensuring their safety, and supporting their overall well-being. As a CHHA, you will work closely with clients to promote independence and comfort while adhering to home healthcare regulations and maintaining the highest standards of patient confidentiality. Responsibilities Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using patient transfer methods and equipment like Hoyer lifts. Monitor and observe patients' health status by taking vital signs, recording medical documentation, and reporting changes to supervising healthcare professionals. Administer medications and perform catheter care following prescribed medical protocols while ensuring compliance with HIPAA and home health care regulations. Provide specialized care for clients with dementia, Alzheimer's disease, developmental disabilities, or those receiving hospice or end-of-life care. Support clients with meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and cleaning to promote a safe and comfortable environment. Communicate effectively with clients and their families to ensure understanding of care plans and foster trustful relationships. Skills Proven experience working with geriatric patients, individuals with disabilities, or in assisted living environments. Strong knowledge of medical terminology, patient care techniques, and home health care regulations. Ability to accurately monitor vital signs and assist with medication administration while maintaining patient confidentiality under HIPAA guidelines. Skilled in patient transfer methods including the use of Hoyer lifts and other mobility aids. Physical ability assisting with patient transfer methods, and provide long-term caregiving support. Embark on a rewarding career that empowers you to deliver exceptional home health care while growing professionally in a supportive environment dedicated to your success!