Home Health Aid
About The Position
The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides essential personal care and supportive services under the supervision of the RN Case Manager or designated administrator. The HHA works closely with clients and families to promote safety, comfort, and independence while following the established Plan of Care (POC). The role includes helping with daily living activities, meals, mobility, household tasks, companionship, documentation, and communication about changes in clients’ conditions. The HHA must maintain infection control and safe home practices, protect confidentiality, respect clients’ rights and dignity, and work within the HHA scope of practice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Successful completion of an approved HHA training program.
- Completion of required competency testing.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification.
- TB screening within the past year.
- Clear state background check.
- Reliable transportation with valid auto insurance.
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Strong communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, transfers, and ambulation.
- Turn and reposition bedridden clients to help prevent pressure injuries.
- Plan and prepare meals and assist with feeding according to dietary guidelines in the Plan of Care.
- Empty catheter and colostomy bags and document output without changing tubing or placement.
- Change bed linens and assist with laundering soiled clothing.
- Perform light housekeeping to maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
- Accompany clients to appointments and errands, providing transportation and companionship.
- Engage clients in recreational and social activities, including walking, reading, and conversation.
- Provide emotional support to clients and families.
- Document client care, condition, progress, and concerns accurately, completing required documentation on the same day services are provided.
- Record vital signs, meal consumption, fluid intake, and urine and bowel output as directed.
- Promptly report changes in client condition to the RN Case Manager or administrator.
- Immediately report client hospitalization; pause care until further direction.
- Follow the HHA Plan of Care, infection control standards, safe home practices, agency emergency protocols, confidentiality requirements, ethical standards, client Bill of Rights, and scope-of-practice limits.
- Comply with the company’s zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
- Participate in weekly training or continuing education sessions.
Benefits
- Meaningful one-on-one client relationships.
- Supportive RN supervision.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Flexible scheduling opportunities.
- A workplace culture built on respect and teamwork.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
