Home Health Aide - HHA

Visiting Angels•Athens, GA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels' Athens office is seeking compassionate and committed individuals for Home Health Aide - HHA job opportunities. This role offers a chance to give back to the community, broaden skills, and provide essential care to senior adults and those in need in Athens and surrounding areas. The position involves supporting clients with a wide range of tasks, including light housekeeping, meal preparation, mobility assistance, and companionship. Visiting Angels Athens also provides opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia and Alzheimer's care, fostering personal and professional growth.

Requirements

Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
Respectful and compassionate
Good time management skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Strong ethics
Physical endurance
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care
History of community involvement
Advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care

Responsibilities

Help clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
Help clients with routine exercises
Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
Be a pleasant and supportive companion
Report any unusual incidents
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency