'I just love working there and that's a good place to work'
'It feels good every day to know that what you do at your job, will help and make a differece in somebody’s life. Especially elderly people that feel lonely, sick and abandoned by friends and family. We are there for them. I love to work at Lutheran and I love my Participants. Because of the pandemic we can’t see each other everyday-but I call them; and I can feel their happiness when they hear my voice. They know I care.We all do at Lutheran Senior Life At Jersey City.'
Those are real statements from real employees at Lutheran Senior LIFE.
We hope you feel the same way once you experience what it is like to work here.....
*Caring* *Teamwork* *Kindness* *Open Communication* *Positive Attitude* This is how our team members describe the culture at Lutheran Senior LIFE! Apply today to find out more!
We are hiring for per diem, as needed Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA) to care for our participants in West New York!
Under the direction and supervision of the Home Care Coordinator/ Registered Nurse, assists participants in the home with duties essential to the patient’s health in accordance with the patient’s individualized care plan.
Basic Qualifications:
Education/Training/Certifications:
- High school diploma or GED
- Certified Home Health Aide License --New Jersey
- Current driver’s license with proof of auto insurance
- Safe driving record
Skill(s):
- Knowledge of principles, practices, standards and techniques of a home health aide
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment
- Knowledge of medical equipment use and maintenance
- Skilled in establishing and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, medical staff and the public.
- Skilled in identifying and recommending problem resolution.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year working as a CHHA with the frail or elderly
Medical Clearance:
Employees must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.
LSMNJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
$18.92/hr
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Certified Home Health Aide license in New Jersey
- Current driver's license with proof of auto insurance
- Safe driving record
- Knowledge of home health aide principles, practices, standards, and techniques
- Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions
- Knowledge of medical equipment use and maintenance
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with patients, coworkers, medical staff, and the public
- Ability to identify and recommend problem resolution
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- At least one year of CHHA experience working with frail or elderly individuals
- Medical clearance for communicable diseases
- Up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact
What We Do
Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to serving individuals who are hurt, in need, or have limited choices. They provide a diverse range of social ministry programs, including affordable housing for seniors and families, long-term assistive housing for those with mental health needs, and senior healthcare and retirement living communities across New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
