Home Health Aide - HHA (Pell City, AL)

Visiting Angels•Pell City, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Visiting Angels’ office in Anniston is seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team, providing care for seniors in Pell City, Anniston, New London, Lincoln, Coal City, Oxford, Saks, and many others. We are looking for individuals committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need, with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, community involvement, and big hearts. A Home Health Aide - HHA job with Visiting Angels Anniston is a chance to do real good for families by becoming a companion to someone in need. Responsibilities range from light housekeeping and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. We also offer opportunities for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care for personal 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

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