Home Health Aid (HHA)

Trinity Health • Wilmington, DE

7d

About The Position

The Home Health Aide provides care services to address participants’ personal needs, support, and health status, helping them maintain independence in activities of daily living. The role is based primarily in participants’ private homes, with some assignments in the clinic, center, or Home Health/In Home Services department. The position is located at LIFE St Francis Healthcare in Wilmington, Delaware.

The schedule is Monday through Friday on the day shift, with every other weekend and rotational holiday coverage required. Potential shifts are 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., or 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The position offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus tied to a two-year commitment, paid in three installments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active CPR certification.
• At least one year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population; applicants with less than one year must receive appropriate PACE organization training upon hiring.
• Valid driver’s license, proof of car insurance, and a reliable means of transportation for home care duties.
• Ability to manage conflict, remain customer-focused, adapt to ongoing change, work with minimal supervision, and exercise independent judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills appropriate to the audience, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
• Comprehensive to expert proficiency with Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; basic knowledge and experience with email and calendaring systems.
• Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, which may include frequent kneeling, crouching, reaching, lifting, sitting, walking, and bending, and pushing, pulling, moving, or lifting at least 20 pounds if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Active Home Health Aide or Certified Nurse Assistant certification in the state of the facility.
• Experience in a long-term care facility or community-based geriatric program.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance with activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating, and grooming, to support participants’ independence.
• Assist participants with physical activity, exercise, and walking.
• Provide assistance in the center, clinic, or Home Health/In Home Services department as needed.
• Report on personal care services provided, participants’ self-care abilities, and observed changes in their condition.
• Provide behavioral supervision and support, including reality orientation, reminders about nursing and medication instructions and diet restrictions, and emotional reassurance.
• Assist with general activities, including conversation, recreation, serving meals and snacks, and housekeeping.
• Maintain current written records documenting services, reassessments of changing needs, and participants’ expressed wishes.
• Escort participants to medical, dental, optometry, rehabilitation, and other appointments as necessary.

Benefits

• First-day health benefits, including medical coverage.
• $2,500 sign-on bonus paid in three installments over a two-year commitment.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• 403(b) plan.
• Educational assistance.
• Access to earned wages daily through Daily Pay.
• Opportunity to earn incentives through the Employee Referral program.
• Comprehensive orientation and professional development opportunities.
• Warm and supportive environment with a patient-centered focus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED