Job description

LIVE-IN CHHA/CAREGIVER

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for providing personal assistance services to the client in order to maintain safety in the client’s home. The CHHA/Caregiver reports to the Director of Nursing and/or Nursing Supervisor for all clinical requirements and matters, and the Care Manager for staffing and administrative matters.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English
• Must have honesty and integrity
• Must hold a current valid certificate in good standing issued by the New Jersey Board of Nursing
• Must not have a criminal record which would bar employment
• Must be able to tolerate a physical workload including standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to tolerate a variety of housing conditions

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Satisfy all clinical competency review requirements
• Perform personal assistance services for clients as dictated by client needs/preferences, examples of which include:
• Assist in personal care including, but not limited to, lifting, transferring, turning, dressing, grooming, walking assistance, bathing, changing and toileting
• Clean all areas used by client including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, dusting, dishwashing, linen changing, laundry and trash removal
• Prepare and administer client meals according to the client’s dietary needs and wants
• Errand running for the client, including, but not limited to, delivering bill payments, mailing letters and grocery shopping
• Transport client in the client’s automobile with proper release form and proof of insurance and current driver’s license. If client has no vehicle or it is not usable, may transport client in personal automobile or company owned vehicle with current auto insurance, driver’s license and MVR results are clear.
• Other responsibilities include:
• Consistently attends assignments as scheduled; consistently arrives on time; demonstrates flexibility in accepting assignments and staying late if needed.
• Report any and all violations of client’s rights
• Respect the client’s personal property and report any damage, destruction or removal
• Complete and submit all documentation (Progress Notes/Tendio Visit Notes) as designated in a timely manner.
• Maintain client confidentiality at all times
• Maintain professional relationships with the clients and professional work habits
• Communicate with immediate supervisor of changes in schedule or issues affecting ability to perform assigned duties
• Communicate to Nursing Supervisor any changes in client’s condition
• Participates in initial and mandatory annual in-services

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics
• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mullica Hill, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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