Certified Home Health Aide - Full-time
AtlantiCare, Atlantic City, NJ, United States
Overview
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 teamwork and cooperation.
Responsibilities
Provide and assist participants with activities of daily living, restorative and supportive care as outlined in the plan of treatment.
Report health status and maintain a safe environment for participants.
Ensure patient care complies with the plan of treatment and established standards as directed by the primary nurse.
Support organizational goals by delivering quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts, and demonstrating teamwork and cooperation.
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.
Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or equivalent; completion of a home health aide training program meeting national standards.
Licensure/Certification: Home Health Aide certification in the State of New Jersey; BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer; valid NJ driver\'s license with current registration and insurance; safe driving record.
Experience: Minimum 1 year working with the frail or elderly. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred; training provided if needed within 30–60 days from hire.
Work Environment
This position 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 participants\' care. The work setting is in an Adult Day Health Center and primary care clinic environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperatures. The role requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, ability to communicate with staff, vendors, and clients, manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and the ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds with appropriate body mechanics and accommodations as needed.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports to department leadership. The information described is intended to describe the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Total Rewards
At AtlantiCare, we offer a market-competitive Total Rewards package designed to support the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. Benefits and resources include:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
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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 teamwork and cooperation.
Responsibilities
Provide and assist participants with activities of daily living, restorative and supportive care as outlined in the plan of treatment.
Report health status and maintain a safe environment for participants.
Ensure patient care complies with the plan of treatment and established standards as directed by the primary nurse.
Support organizational goals by delivering quality customer service, participating in performance improvement efforts, and demonstrating teamwork and cooperation.
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.
Qualifications
Education: High School diploma or equivalent; completion of a home health aide training program meeting national standards.
Licensure/Certification: Home Health Aide certification in the State of New Jersey; BLS certification within 30 days of hire or transfer; valid NJ driver\'s license with current registration and insurance; safe driving record.
Experience: Minimum 1 year working with the frail or elderly. Proficiency in Clinical Applications preferred; training provided if needed within 30–60 days from hire.
Work Environment
This position 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 participants\' care. The work setting is in an Adult Day Health Center and primary care clinic environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperatures. The role requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, ability to communicate with staff, vendors, and clients, manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, and the ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds with appropriate body mechanics and accommodations as needed.
Reporting Relationship
This position reports to department leadership. The information described is intended to describe the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Total Rewards
At AtlantiCare, we offer a market-competitive Total Rewards package designed to support the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our team members. Benefits and resources include:
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
Retirement Plans with employer contributions
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
Wellness Programs
Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
Benefits offerings may vary based on position and are subject to eligibility requirements.
Join a team that values your well-being and invests in your future.
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