Certified Home Health Aide - Military veterans preferred

AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.


Description

Minimum Qualifications:
* High School diploma or equivalent required.
* Successful completion of a home health aide training program meeting national standards required.
* Home Health Aide certification in the State of New Jersey required.
* BLS required within 30 days from date of hire or transfer.
* Valid NJ driver's license, valid registration and insurance required.
* Safe driving record also required.
* Minimum 1 year working with the frail or elderly.
POSITION SUMMARY
The PACE LIFE Program Home Health Aide provides and assists participants with activities of daily living, restorative and supportive care necessary to the preservation of the home environment. This position also reports the health status and provides a safe environment for the participants. The Home Health Aide ensures that patient care is in accordance with the plan of treatment assigned by the primary nurse, and complies with other established standards.

This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.

QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent required. Successful completion of a home health aide training program meeting national standards required.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Home Health Aide certification in the State of New Jersey required. BLS required within 30 days from date of hire or transfer. Valid NJ driver's license, valid registration and insurance required. Safe driving record also required.
EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1 year working with the frail or elderly. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred at time of hire; incumbents within position will be trained appropriately and then skill will be required for this position within 30-60 days from date of hire.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Demonstrates the technical competencies as established on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This positon must be able to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team model, interfacing and collaborating with a wide range of clinical and social services disciplines who work together to manage the PACE participants' care. The work setting is in an Adult Day Health Center and primary care clinic environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperatures.

This position also requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Incumbents must be able to communicate with all staff, vendors, and clients. Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination; the ability to use department equipment. This position also requires lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds. Using appropriate body mechanics and equipment, with reasonable accommodation if needed.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
This position reports to department leadership.
The above statement reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

AtlantiCare offers eligible Full-time and Part-time team members the ability to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)/403(b), Life Insurance, Disability and other supplemental benefit programs.


Job Category
Home Care

Hours Per Week
37.5

Weekends Required?
No

Holidays Required?
No

Shift
Days

Posititon Status
Full-Time


Job Details

Pay Range
$16.64 - $23.3

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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