Home Health Aide (HHA)

Home Health Aides (HHAs)

Actors Fund Home, an assisted living, skilled nursing, accredited dementia care and sub-acute rehabilitation center located in Englewood, NJ, seeks Home Health Aides (HHAs) who will be responsible for providing assistance and services to residents of our Memory Care Unit.

Job Duties

• Provide routine nursing care based on residents' needs as stated in the general service plan developed by the Memory Care Coordinator.
• Assist residents in Memory Care with their ADLs (activities of daily living), such as bathing, dressing, hair care, feeding, grooming, etc.; encourage self-help and independence whenever possible.
• Assist in arranging transportation, reminding residents of appointments, and accompanying residents to appointments or programs as needed.
• Report all resident changes in condition or unusual findings as well as incidents and accidents promptly to the Memory Care Coordinator.
• Ensure that resident's phone calls are answered promptly and redirected accordingly.
• Ensure that required facility records are completed and maintained.

Qualifications

• Must have an active NJ Homemaker-Home Health Aide (CHHA) or Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) certification
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certification
• Must be able to perform applicable housekeeping chores
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English
• Possess effective interpersonal skills in dealing with residents, co-workers, families and various health professionals
• Be adaptable to change and able to meet crisis and emergencies
• Ability to work independently and problem solve with a minimal supervision
• Must have an understanding of, affection for, and a desire to work with the aging

Other Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies
• Must be able to pass the facility's physical examination upon employment and annually thereafter

About This Position

This is an hourly Full-Time position based at The Actors Fund Home in Englewood, NJ. The shift requirement is 11:00pm-7:00am including every other weekend. The successful candidate must be able to cover assigned shifts on a regular basis, including holidays, and should be available to cover vacations/call outs of other Home Health Aides on occasion. This position is covered by the SEIU 1199 Collective Bargaining Agreement.