Job Information
Hackensack Meridian Health Home Health Aide Live In in Brick, New Jersey
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
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.
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications
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.
Job ID 2024-147712
Department Private Monmouth-Live In
Site Meridian Home Care
Job Location US-NJ-Brick
Position Type Per Diem
Shift Day
Shift Hours varies
Weekend Work Weekends as Needed
On Call Work No On-Call Required
Holiday Work As Needed