Resident Service Associate / CHHA - Rates starting at $17/hr.

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Job description

Overview:
Resident Service Associate / CHHA assists licensed nursing personnel in providing resident services by assisting residents with daily living activities, assisting with resident meals and maintaining the sanitation of residents' living areas.

Responsibilities:
Provides considerate respectful care focused upon the Residents' individual needs.

Affirms the Resident's right to make decisions regarding his/her medical care, including the decision to discontinue treatment, to the extent permitted by law.

Demonstrates the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the needs of the age of the Residents cared for.

Demonstrates an understanding of the range of care needed based on the age of the Residents cared for.

Demonstrates knowledge of growth, development and/or adult health throughout the life span as appropriate to the job performed.

Successfully completes life-span education as appropriate.

Provides Resident supervision and/or assistance during self-administration of medications and documents accurately.

Assists in personal Resident care and transfers as necessary.

Performs light housekeeping duties efficiently.

Accurately reports concerns or a change in Resident status to the RN/LPN.

Assists with Resident meal services and participates in the maintenance of the nutritional and hydration needs of the Resident.

Notifies nurse immediately of Residents having pain/discomfort.

Verbalizes understanding that pain management is a priority to Resident and nurse.

Accurately performs and records blood sugar levels and administers insulin to diabetics as prescribed.

Administers eye drops, inhalers, nebulizer treatments under direction of the delegated RN.

Applies patches as prescribed by physicians.

Demonstrates the capability to understand the medication actions of each drug being administered including potentially significant drug interactions, side effects, and potential interactions. Notifies RN immediately for clarification when necessary as mandated by the DOH and Senior Services.

Does vital signs as ordered by primary care physician.

Orders and restocks resident prescribed medications as per physician orders.

Performs daily reconciliation of narcotics with nurses per shift.

Provides partial and complete care and transfers residents as necessary.

Under Direction of RN, administers prescribed medications to residents and documents in the medical administration record.

Qualifications:
Education:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Work Experience:

Previous experience preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

CNA/New Jersey required OR

CHHA/New Jersey

Must obtain BLS certification within 3 months of employment

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Strong professional, organizational, and interpersonal skills to effectively relate with all members of the healthcare team.

About Us:
CentraState Healthcare System aims to enhance the health and well-being of our communities through the compassionate delivery of quality healthcare. We are confident that you will find success within CentraState Healthcare System, which is Magnet Recognized and was designation a Great Place to Work-Certified™ company by Great Place to Work®. When you bring your talent to CentraState, you are joining a trailblazing healthcare facility, committed to providing in high-quality, patient-focused care. Join us in making incredible strides in healthcare, and making a difference in our community.

We believe in enriching the lives of our employees through work/life balance initiatives, tuition assistance, career advancement opportunities and much more.

Find out why our employees love their jobs and being part of the CentraState family!

What We Offer:

Highly competitive compensation

Excellent benefits package and rewards program

Leading edge technology

Great staff-to-patient ratio's

Career Development and Growth Opportunity

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Comprehensive Retirement / Savings Programs

Continuing Education / Onsite Training

A warm, welcoming company culture based upon mutual respect and a collaborative goal of providing excellent patient care

Profit Sharing Program

Concierge Services with Work & Family Benefits

Magnet recognized healthcare facility