Post-Surgery Recovery Aide

Post‑Surgery Recovery Aide – New Jersey

Post‑surgery recovery aides help clients safely recover at home after orthopedic, cardiac, or abdominal procedures. These assignments are short‑term and focused on preventing complications and supporting safe recovery.

• Pay: Competitive pay, discussed in interview (W‑2)
• Case types: Hip/knee replacement, cardiac, abdominal, spinal, and more
• Ideal for: Aides who enjoy variety, measurable recovery progress, and high‑impact care
• Requirements: NJ CHHA certification, basic first aid, and willingness to work short‑term shifts

• Safe bed‑to‑chair, chair‑to‑toilet, and chair‑to‑standing transfers using body mechanics and equipment (gait belts, transfer boards, grab bars)
• Walker and cane assistance, reinforcing PT instructions
• Stair negotiation and guided assistance in the home
• Weight‑bearing compliance for hip and knee replacement patients and reporting violations

• Observe incision sites during bathing and personal care for redness, swelling, drainage, or warmth
• Report infection signs or wound complications immediately to the Nurse Care Manager
• Ensure dressings remain intact and dry between visits
• Maintain positioning that protects the surgical site

• Timely medication reminders according to the prescribed schedule
• Organization of pill boxes and coordination with pharmacies for refills
• Monitor side effects such as nausea, dizziness, unusual bleeding and report to the care team
• Document medication adherence

• Assess and modify the environment to remove hazards, clear pathways, verify grab bars and non‑slip footwear
• Provide standby assistance during all transfers and ambulation
• Nighttime supervision for clients who need to reach the bathroom during high‑risk hours
• Implement fall‑prevention plan in line with nursing instructions

• Encourage and remind clients to complete prescribed home exercise programs
• Supervise exercises without substituting for the PT
• Report exercise tolerance and pain to the Nurse Care Manager and PT team

• Obtain post‑surgical care plan from hospital team
• Conduct a home safety pre‑assessment
• Brief the aide on mobility restrictions, warning signs, and surgical specifics
• Establish communication protocols with the nurse agency and PT team

• W‑2 employee with workers’ compensation and liability coverage
• Consistent scheduling, paid orientation, and ongoing training supervised by licensed RNs
• Competitive hourly pay and flexible shifts (4–12 hrs) with potential for long‑term care cases

To apply, call (908) 912‑6342 or submit an online application. Bring your NJ CHHA certification and let us know you are ready for short‑term, high‑impact care.