Home Health Aide

1 month ago

Perth Amboy, United States Spero Hospice Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Our busy Hospice agency is rapidly growing and we’re seeking an experienced home health aide to assist us in providing superior in-home health care to our clients. Our ideal candidate will have excellent organization and communication skills, and 1-3 years of experience working as an HHA or caregiver. You’ll assist our patients with companionship, basic medical care, light housekeeping duties, personal care, and hygiene tasks so that they are empowered to live happily at home. If you are looking for a job that relies on your compassion and empathy skills to help people lead more independent lives, look no further, and apply today

Benefits:

  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Career Development
  • PTO
Compensation:

$22 - $24 hourly

Responsibilities:
  • Assist patients in completing personal hygiene tasks like bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, shaving, etc.
  • Mitigate issues with medications by helping to open bottles, organizing self-administered dosing, and arranging for refills, and help the patient with meal preparation and planning
  • Ambulate patients as indicated in the care plan, and help patients complete exercises and physical therapy as needed
  • Ensure quality companionship and provide psychological and emotional support for patients and family members
  • Complete basic medical tasks such as taking vital signs, measuring glucose and ketone levels, replacing bandages and dressings, and ensuring the proper use of medical devices

  • Provide personal care services to terminally ill patients in their homes
  • Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
  • Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals
  • Monitor and report changes in patient's condition to the hospice care team
  • Offer emotional support and companionship to patients and their families

Qualifications:
  • 1-3 years of experience as an HHA/ home health aide, personal caregiver, nursing assistant, or personal care aid for a home health agency, at patient homes or care facilities settings is needed
  • Pass a full employment background check, drug test, and physical, and possess current CPR certification and first aid training
  • A valid state driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance is required
  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required - some college is an asset
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills are valuable, as is a compassionate, empathetic, and kind personality

  • Home Health Aide Experience
  • NEW JERSEY Home Health Aide Certification
  • US Work Authorization
  • Previous experience in hospice care preferred
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND CAR INSURANCE/REGISTRATION

About Company

Spero Hospice is a group of dedicated, hardworking professionals who understand that individuals and families entering hospice care may feel scared, overwhelmed, sad, or unsure. Offering full-spectrum support, including physical, psychological, and spiritual comfort, our team provides an individualized approach to each person that celebrates their unique needs. Each member of the hospice team works tirelessly to ensure our patients receive comprehensive care, so they have the best possible quality of life during this difficult time. By providing a range of services, our staff ensures the whole person is cared for – both physically and emotionally – as we strive to honor their life as it draws to a close.

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