Overview

How have youimpactedsomeone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of careeach and everyday.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 toparticipatein the 401(k) match and Travel Reimbursement . At www.TeamHMH.com ,you’llfind 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

• Perform and/orassistpatient with personal care activities, such as, baths, showers, skin and hair care, and oral hygiene.  Assure universal safety precautions and direction on the care plan are followed whenprovidingcare. Providecare that meets the patient’s needs.

• Notify RNof any changes in patient conditionobservedin a timely mannerand document appropriately.

• Record all required information on patient chart completely and accurately.  Assure documentation is completed per organization protocol.

• Assistpatient with transfer and ambulating.  Perform range of motion exercises.  Assure all activities are performed safely and follow the principles of good body mechanics.

• Perform general housekeeping of patient’s area and change patient’s bed linens. Assistfamily with light housekeeping activities, such as dusting, vacuuming, damp mopping, etc.

• Assistclient with self-administration of oral medication/s.  Remindpatient when to take medication/s.

• Prepare simple mealsin accordance withdietary instructions andassistpatientwith eating if necessary.

• Assistwith offoley catheter and colostomy care to ensure proper hygiene. Assistpatient with changing colostomy bags.  Perform peri care.  Measure urine. Assistwith ostomy care and assure skin is clean around stoma. 

• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.  Demonstrate flexibility with job responsibilities in all areas.

• Adheres to HMH’s Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

• Lifts a minimum of 50 lbs.,pushesand pulls a minimum of 50 lbs. and stands a minimum of 8 hours aday

Qualifications

Knowledge, Education and Skills Required:

• Good Customer Service Skills

     

Knowledge, Education and Skills Preferred:

• Home Care Experience

   

Required Certification/Licensing:  

• N.J. Board of Nursing CHHA Certification

• Valid driver’s license

Job ID 2024-144002

Department Monmouth-HHA

Site Meridian Home Care

Job Location US-NJ-Wall

Position Type Part-time with Benefits

Standard Hours Per Week 20

Shift Day

Shift Hours 8:30am - 1:00pm

Weekend Work One Weekend a Month

On Call Work No On-Call Required

Holiday Work Two of 6