Certified Home Health Aid (CHHA)/ Caregiver - Preferred Care at Home of Central New Jersey : Job Details

Certified Home Health Aid (CHHA)Come join our team of compassionate caregivers! If you love helping others... we want YOU! Since 1984, Preferred Care at Home has had the privilege of partnering with thousands of families, giving that extra care needed to maintain independence and dignity in the comfort and security of home. Make a BIG difference while maintaining a work schedule that works for you. We provide full-time, part-time and live in schedules.Compensation and Benefits:Competitive PayFlexible Working Hours Responsibilities:Assist clients with daily activities, including but not limited to: bathing, dressing, serving meals, helping clients eat, turning clients and ambulating clientsTake vital signsExamine clients for bruises, blood in urine or other injuries/woundsCollect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, doctors and family membersProvide and empty bedpansLift clients into beds, wheelchairs, exam tables, etc.Clean and sanitize client areas, including changing bed sheetsStay up-to-date on training, policies and proceduresEducational Requirements:High school diploma or GEDCompletion of a state-approved CNA or CHHA certification training course with valid certificateCurrent CPR (American Heart Association) CertificationAbility to think and work independently and with directionComfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environmentValid identificationBasic computer skillsExcellent personal hygienePreferred Care at Home is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.