Role OverviewThe Hospice CHHA provides personal care and light housekeeping services to terminally ill patients in the home, nursing facility, inpatient units or other environments where the Hospice patient resides in accordance with an established plan of care and under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). Actively participates as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT).
What You Will Do
Provides care and comfort to patients in accordance with assigned tasks and established interdisciplinary and Hospice Aide plan of care. Observes the patient, reports and documents observations and care performed. Provides timely documentation of services based on the patient’s care plan
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of a training program as outlined under the Medicare Hospice Conditions of Participation 418.76 and approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing
- Certification by the Board of Nursing in accordance with N.J.S.A 45:11-23 et seq. and N.J.A.C. 13:37
- Proof of the certification as a Hospice Aide/Homemaker from the program for inclusion in the agency personnel file
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with New Jersey requirements
- One (1) year of direct patient care experience in an institutional or home care setting required with community health/hospice experience preferred
Benefits
- Flexible pay
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Wellness Program
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Critical Care & Accident Coverage
- NJM Auto and Home Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Identify Theft Protection
- 403(b) Retirement Savings offering an 8% company paid match
- Sick Pay (after 4 months of employment)
- Paid Time Off (after completion of introductory period)
- Holiday Pay
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