Home Health Aide

Spero Hospice • South River, NJ, US

Posted 6 days ago

Description

Are you an empathetic and compassionate caregiver who takes pride in helping people lead more independent lives? Our busy home health agency is seeking an experienced home health aide to assist our case managers in implementing patient-specific care plans. You’ll give our patients companionship and help with basic medical care, light housekeeping duties, personal care, and hygiene tasks so that they are empowered to live happily at home. You must have 1-3 years of experience as an HHA or caregiver and possess excellent communication skills. If you enjoy a position that is varied and rewarding every day, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate companionship and emotional support to patients, ensuring they feel valued and understood.
Monitor and report changes in patients' health status to the healthcare team, fostering proactive and responsive care.
Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe environment, enhancing patients' comfort and well-being.
Administer basic medical care under supervision, such as checking vital signs, to ensure patients' health is closely monitored.

Supervise medications and assist patient in organizing, refilling, and taking medications, as well as meal planning and preparation
Take care of light housekeeping tasks including but not limited to vacuuming, bed making, laundry, etc.
Assist patients in completing personal hygiene tasks like bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, shaving, etc.
Provide personal care tasks such as calling doctors’ offices, scheduling appointments, and coordinating Medicare and other insurance details
Execute basic medical tasks such as replacing bandages and dressings, taking vital signs, measuring glucose and ketone levels, and ensuring the proper use of medical devices

Qualifications

First aid training and current CPR certification is needed and you must be able to pass a drug test, full employment background check, and physical
Capable of lifting up to 100 lbs, you may also be required to stoop, bend, reach, and transfer patients up to 250 lbs as needed
Possess a valid state driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation
Compassionate, kind, and empathetic personality is essential, with superb organization and communications skills
High school diploma or GED is required - some college preferred

Compensation

$24 - $26 hourly

About Spero Hospice

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.