HHA | Home Health Aide | Community Aide/PRN

MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC•Olathe, KS

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

Midland Care Connection is a not-for-profit, community-based organization dedicated to helping older adults and seriously ill individuals stay independent and supported in their homes. Established in 1978, we offer a full continuum of care, including hospice, palliative care, home health, grief and loss counseling, and our signature PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program. Our mission centers on "meeting individual needs through innovative care solutions," and we serve people across multiple counties in northeast Kansas. Community Home Health Aide Helps older adults remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. The job focuses on assisting clients with daily personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, using the restroom, eating, and moving around the home. Home health aides also provide companionship and emotional support, which is especially important for seniors who may live alone or have health challenges. In addition to personal care, aides often help with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and medication reminders. They follow a care plan created by nurses and other healthcare professionals and report any changes they notice in a client’s condition. The position is hands-on and physically active. Aides may help clients transfer from beds or chairs, assist with walking, and travel between clients’ homes during the workday.

Requirements

Current Home Health Aide (HHA) certification in the state of Kansas
High school diploma or GED
Ability to provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility
Basic knowledge of infection control, safety practices, and patient rights
Ability to observe, document, and report changes in a client’s condition to nursing staff or supervisors
Compassionate, respectful, and patient-centered approach to care
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently in clients’ homes while following care plans
Physical ability to perform job duties, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and willingness to travel to clients’ homes
Ability to pass background checks, health screenings, and required trainings

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with older adults, individuals with chronic illness, or those with mobility or cognitive impairments
Prior home health, hospice, palliative care, or PACE program experience
Experience assisting with light housekeeping, meal preparation, and medication reminders
Familiarity with interdisciplinary care teams and community-based healthcare models
CPR/First Aid certification
Demonstrated ability to provide emotional support and companionship to clients
Commitment to Midland Care Connection’s mission of supporting independence, dignity, and quality of life for seniors

Responsibilities

Assisting clients with daily personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, using the restroom, eating, and moving around the home.
Providing companionship and emotional support.
Helping with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Following a care plan created by nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Reporting any changes noticed in a client’s condition to nursing staff or supervisors.
Helping clients transfer from beds or chairs.
Assisting with walking.
Traveling between clients’ homes during the workday.