Home Health Aide (HHA) / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Benchmark Human Services-IN • Valparaiso, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

HomePointe HealthCare is hiring full-time or part-time Home Health Aides (HHAs) or Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to provide care to children in their homes. The company focuses primarily on pediatric home care for medically fragile children with acute or chronic illnesses, helping them maintain optimal health and reach their full potential in a familiar home setting. Care may range from two hours a day to 24-hour coverage.

The role provides home health aide services under the direction of a Clinical Care Manager or Registered Nurse. Schedules listed are Monday through Friday: in LaPorte, 2 p.m.–5:30 p.m. during the school year and 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. during school breaks and summer; in Valparaiso, either 5 p.m.–7 p.m., 8:15 a.m.–3 p.m., or 5:15 p.m. The company describes itself as committed to an equitable and inclusive workplace that values employees’ unique experiences.

Requirements

• Successfully complete a formal certification training program, a written skills test, and a competency agency evaluation as required by state and federal requirements.
• Have no continuous period of 24 consecutive months during which none of the certified services were furnished.
• Be listed in good standing on the state Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide registry.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be CPR certified.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of work experience in a supervised setting, preferably in a health care facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide Home Health Aide services under the direction of the Clinical Care Manager or a Registered Nurse.
• Perform services needed to maintain clients’ personal comfort and assist with activities of daily living.
• Perform household services.
• Report clinical information about the client’s status.
• May perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services.
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members through verbal reports and, as requested, participation in staff meetings and team conferences.

Benefits

• Paid time off and sick time
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Flexible/self-scheduling
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed