Home Health Aide - HHA

Visiting Angels•Lufkin, TX

About The Position

Visiting Angels Lufkin is seeking compassionate Home Health Aides to support seniors and others in need across Deep East Texas, including Lufkin and surrounding communities. The role provides companionship and assistance with daily activities, including personal care, mobility, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and transportation. Caregivers may also have opportunities for advanced training in dementia or Alzheimer’s care.

Requirements

A genuine passion for serving others and being a 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 demeanor.
Experience with bathing assistance and incontinence care.
Experience transferring seniors using a Hoyer lift or gait belt.
Strong ethics.
Knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Two years of professional experience with the elderly in a facility or agency, or CNA certification.

Responsibilities

Help clients take prescribed medication.
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility at home or outside, including transfers using Hoyer lifts, gait belts, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene, including bathing and incontinence care.
Help clients with routine exercises.
Plan and prepare meals with assistance from clients when they are able.
Shop for clients or accompany them shopping, including grocery shopping and trips to salons or medical appointments.
Perform light housekeeping duties clients cannot complete on their own.
Provide pleasant and supportive companionship.
Report unusual incidents.
Act quickly and responsibly in emergencies.