Home Health Aide (Home Health) Full Time
About The Position
Administers personal care and assistance with housekeeping activities of daily living for patients in the home setting. Reports pertinent observations of patients’ physical and psychosocial status to a Registered Nurse (RN), Therapist, or Clinical Supervisor. Follows the treatment plan and provides patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse. The position includes assisting patients with personal care, mobility, prescribed exercises, transfers, and household services essential to home health care, while observing and reporting significant changes in patients’ condition.
Requirements
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from an approved vendor per AH policy is required.
- A valid Driver’s License and age 21 or older are required.
- Home Health Aide (HHA) license is required in California.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license is required in Oregon and in Hawaii as of 10/1/26; preferred in California.
- All associates must receive required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter where applicable; medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Nice To Haves
- High school education, GED, or equivalent is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience is preferred.
- Experience with a home health or community background is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow the treatment plan and provide patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse.
- Administer or assist with personal care, including bathing or showering and hair, skin, mouth, and nail care according to the Home Health Aide assignment sheet.
- Assist patients with ambulation, dressing and undressing, and elimination using a bathroom, commode, bedpan, or urinal.
- Assist patients with prescribed exercise after instruction by the Registered Nurse or Physical Therapist, and provide transfers to activities.
- Assist with household services essential to the patient's home health care.
- Maintain Agency equipment in working order by promptly requesting repair or replacement.
- Observe patients and notify the nurse in charge or nursing supervisor of significant changes in physical or mental condition.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
