Home Health Aide

Spero Hospice • South River, NJ, US

Posted 2 months 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.

Help patients complete exercise, and physical therapy and ambulate the patient as indicated in the care plan
Administer basic medical tasks like taking vital signs, measuring glucose and ketone levels, replacing bandages and dressings, and ensuring the proper use of medical devices
Reinforce accurate and up-to-date care records and work with the case manager to implement the patient care plan
Facilitate personal care tasks like scheduling appointments, calling doctors’ offices, coordinating Medicare and other insurance details
Stay on top of light housekeeping tasks including but not limited to laundry, bed making, vacuuming, etc.

Qualifications

Some college preferred, but a high school diploma or GED is required
Pass a full employment background check, drug test, and physical, and possess current CPR certification and first aid training
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
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
Carry a valid state driver’s license, current auto insurance, and have reliable transportation

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.