Home Health Aide (HHA) PRN

AmeriStaff Services•Caledonia, MI

14d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

OakMed is seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aides to provide one-on-one care to patients in their homes during nighttime hours. The role supports patients’ safety, comfort, well-being, independence, and quality of life. Aides work independently while coordinating with nursing and care coordination teams and following each patient’s individualized care plan. The position offers a flexible schedule and an opportunity to gain experience or advance a healthcare career. Home Health Aides provide personalized assistance with activities of daily living, mobility, meals, companionship, and light housekeeping. They observe and report changes in patients’ conditions, assist with monitoring and documentation as directed, respond to urgent situations according to established procedures, and maintain patient confidentiality, rights, dignity, and safety.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable personal transportation.
Valid vehicle registration and automobile insurance.
Ability to pass a criminal background check.
Must be eligible to work in the United States.
Basic understanding of patient care and safety protocols.
Ability to work independently and responsibly during nighttime hours.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Professionalism, compassion, patience, and respect when working with patients and their families.
Physical stamina and dexterity to safely assist with personal care, mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living.
Ability to recognize and report changes in a patient’s condition, follow care plans and safety procedures, maintain accurate documentation, and respond appropriately to urgent situations.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as a Home Health Aide, caregiver, Personal Care Aide, or in a similar healthcare or caregiving role.
Previous overnight or night-shift caregiving experience.
CPR and First Aid certification.
Familiarity with electronic health record systems or electronic documentation.
Experience caring for individuals with chronic illnesses, disabilities, or recovery needs.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and other activities of daily living.
Assist with patient mobility, transfers, and positioning, following safe patient-handling practices.
Reposition patients as appropriate to promote comfort and help prevent skin breakdown.
Provide companionship and emotional support while maintaining patients’ dignity, privacy, and independence.
Prepare meals and assist with basic nutritional needs as directed by the patient’s care plan.
Perform light housekeeping to help maintain a safe, clean, and comfortable patient environment.
Provide medication reminders as permitted by the care plan and applicable regulations; do not administer medication unless specifically authorized by law and company policy.
Observe and report changes in a patient’s condition, behavior, comfort, or overall well-being to the appropriate nursing or care team member.
Assist with routine monitoring and documentation as directed by the supervising nurse and care plan.
Respond appropriately to urgent situations and follow established emergency procedures.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of care provided, observations, and patient needs.
Communicate professionally with patients, family members, nurses, healthcare professionals, and the OakMed care team.
Follow individualized care plans and OakMed policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Maintain patient confidentiality and protect patient rights and dignity.