Location: Paterson,NJ, USA
Join a Home Care Family That's Changing Lives! Are you a dedicated and compassionate Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) seeking a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact? We're a home care agency committed to redefining caregiving by fostering a supportive community and providing exceptional care. If you're looking to be a part of something special, where your skills and heart can shine, we invite you to embark on this journey with us. Join our mission to enhance lives and create a positive difference in the comfort of home.At Assisting Hands Home Care, we value and appreciate our caregivers' commitment to enhancing the lives of our clients.Benefits:Direct Deposit or Pay CardPaid Orientation24/7 On-Call Support StaffPaid Sick LeaveFlexible SchedulesPaid Travel Between Clients for Multiple Shifts in a Day.Referral ProgramBonus for Exceptional PerformanceSupportive and Rewarding Work EnvironmentRecognition and AwardsAdvancement OpportunitiesResponsibilities:Provide personal care, assistance with activities of daily living, and companionship to clients in their homesEncourage and support clients to maintain as much independence as possible with their careFollow care plans developed by our Registered Nurses and assist with maintaining a safe and comfortable environmentAssist with mobility, transfers, and positioningSupport clients with medication reminders, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation to appointments or errandsMaintain accurate and timely documentation of care providedFollow infection control and safety policies and guidelinesQualifications:Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) certification in the state of New JerseyCurrent CPR certificationExperience in providing personal care and assistance with activities of daily livingCompassionate, reliable, and dedicated to providing high-quality careStrong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with clients and their familiesReliable transportation to travel to client homesAdditional Requirements:Physical examination and PPD (tuberculosis) test within the past 12 monthsMMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccinationValid Social Security Number (SSN) and/or valid Immigration Documents (if applicable)To apply, please submit your online application. We will review applications on an ongoing basis and contact qualified candidates for interviews.Assisting Hands Home Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Assisting Hands Home Care prides itself on offering compassionate, dependable home care to their clients across the US. Their unparalleled reputation of quality home care covers a broad spectrum of services ranging from aging care for the elderly, post-surgery care, transitional care from a hospital or rehab, to post maternity care for those mothers who need care after the birth of their child.Aside from the company's mission for quality home care and passion for the value of family, one of the other reasons that Assisting Hands has provided such exceptional care to their clients is due to their high standards for hiring.According to the company's Vice President, Gail Stout, Assisting Hands Home Care believes that the caregivers are the face of the company. Our agencies hire caregivers that first and foremost align with our company's core values. Gail went on to explain that their agencies do a complete interview process of each hiring candidate. We look for the three most important qualities in our caregivers which is professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills. Additionally, the agencies do a comprehensive background screening, training and verification of skill competency. Each AHHC agency has a robust pool of caregivers but we are always looking to hire additional caregivers that meet our guidelines and criteria for caring for our clients, Gail said.According to some of the agencies' caregivers, Assisting Hands motivates their employees to give the best care possible. They treat their caregivers with very high standards, said Fatima L. She went on to say that the company strives to provide quality care to their clients for all their individual needs. Because of this quality care it makes a great difference to all elderly clients and their families. Some of the other comments made by various Assisting Hands caregivers are I applaud this company for the high standards and ethics that I have witnessed... - Julie J. I have worked for home care companies in the past and none of them are at all like Assisting Hands Home Care. I feel like a genuinely valued employee. Kelsey L. What I have experienced since working at AHHC is that the company truly cares about its clients just as well as its employees. They are always willing to help and go the extra mile to meet everyone's needs. LaEasha G.Assisting Hands Home Care and their employees believe that there is value to offering dependable care and compassion to those in need which is witnessed on a daily basis by both the staff and the clients. No matter what service is being provided, from light housekeeping and making meals to helping with bathing and grooming needs, caring for others with dignity and dedication is paramount to Assisting Hands Home Care which is reflected in AHHC caregivers.