Home Health Aide, Live In - Hackensack Meridian Health

How have you impacted someone's life today?  At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.  

At Hackensack Meridian Health at Home, we recognize our full- and part-time benefit eligible team members by offering a Total Rewards package including comprehensive Health Benefits, generous Paid Time Off, Travel Reimbursement as well as an investment in your future with a 401(k) match and Tuition Reimbursement.Per Diem team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) match and Travel Reimbursement. At www.TeamHMH.com, you’ll find the information, resources and tools that will help you to be successful at HMH. From great benefits and innovative wellness programs, to robust learning and development opportunities, we continue to cultivate an exceptional work environment where you can do the kind of work that leads to fulfillment and professional growth. 

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Good customer service skills
• Home Care experience

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Homemaker - HHA Certification.

Provide in-home, para-professional services necessary for caring for the patient's personal needs under the direction of the RN

• Perform and/or assist patient with personal care activities, such as baths, showers, skin and hair care, and oral hygiene.  Follow universal safety precautions and directions in the care plan when providing personal care.  Provide care that meets the needs of the client.
• Notify RN of changes in patient condition observed in a timely manner and document appropriately.
• Assure that all required information on is recorded completely and accurately on the patient chart and is per organization protocol.
• Assist with patient transfer and ambulation.  Perform range of motion exercises.  Assure all activities are performed safely and follow principles of good body mechanics.
• Change patient's bed linens and perform general housekeeping of the patient area.  Assist family with light housekeeping activities, such as dusting, vacuuming, damp mopping, etc.
• Assist patient with self-administration of oral medication.  Remind patient when to take medication.
• Prepare simple meals in accordance with dietary instructions.  Assist patient with eating if necessary.
• Assist with the care of foley catheters and colostomies to ensure proper hygiene.  Assist patient with changing colostomy bags.  Assure peri care is performed and urine is measured.  Assist with ostomy care by assuring skin is clean around stoma and assist patient with bag change.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH's Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours a day.