Posted 2mo ago

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)-Community (PA, Milford)

@ Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice
Milford, Pennsylvania, United States
$21/hrOnsiteAll Commitments Available
Responsibilities:assisting patients, recording vitals, transferring patients
Requirements Summary:Entry-level CHHA with ability to assist patients with personal care, vital signs, transfers, hygiene, and documentation.
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Job Description

Compensation: $21.00 per hour. $1.00 per hour shift differential on weekends.



Medical/Medical stipend, Dental Vision, benefit time, 401K, Tuition reimbursement.




  • Assists patient with all aspects of personal and oral hygiene which includes bathing (complete and assisted), care of hair and skin and backrubs.

  • Accurately takes and records vital signs.

  • Safely assists patients with transfers to bed, chair and commode.

  • Safely assists bed-bound patients with appropriate range of motion exercises and required turning and positioning.

  • Performs accurate recording of intake and output (I&O).

  • Follows a bowel/bladder training program; provides bowel/bladder incontinence care and assists with all aspects of toileting.

  • Performs all aspects of catheter care according to policy and procedure.

  • Applies colostomy bags, anti-embolic stockings, braces and simple dressings as instructed and demonstrated by the RN.

  • Safely administers tepid sitz baths; assists patients in self-administering prescribed medication.

  • Demonstrates safe and effective use of hoyer lift as instructed and demonstrated by the RN.

  • Prepares patient's meals and assists with feeding according to dietary instructions.

  • Observes the patients physical and emotional status and reports on a timely basis any changes in the patient?s condition or family situation.

  • Assists with post-mortem care as instructed by the RN.

  • Accurately completes all aspects of documentation and submits via Celltrack.

  • Safely changes occupied or unoccupied bed.

  • Keeps patient environment neat and clean.

  • Incorporates consideration of the physiological and developmental age of patients into the overall plan for the delivery of patient care.

  • Participates in all required in service education programs and meetings.

  • Demonstrates a commitment to own work schedule by adhering to attendance standards. Provides proper notification in advance for absence and tardiness.

  • Adheres to employment policies in accordance with the Employee Handbook

  • Demonstrates compliance with the dress code policy by appearing well groomed, wearing ID badge while on duty and maintaining a professional appearance.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.