PRN Home Health Aide
About The Position
The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides personal care and supportive services under the supervision of the RN Case Manager or designated administrator. The HHA works with clients and families to promote safety, comfort, and independence while following the established Plan of Care (POC). The role includes assisting with activities of daily living, meal preparation and feeding, catheter and colostomy bag emptying and output documentation, linen changes, light housekeeping, transportation and companionship, and recreational and social activities. The HHA also provides emotional support and records care, client condition, progress, and concerns. Required documentation must be completed on the same day services are provided, and changes in condition or hospitalizations must be reported promptly as directed. The HHA must follow the Plan of Care, infection-control standards, safe-home practices, emergency protocols, confidentiality and ethical standards, the HHA scope of practice, and clients’ Bill of Rights. The position also requires participation in weekly training or continuing education sessions and compliance with the company’s zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Compassion and empathy.
- Professional integrity.
- Accountability.
- Clear communication.
- Commitment to safety.
- Respect for every client’s dignity and independence.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, toileting, transfers, ambulation, turning, and repositioning.
- Provide meal planning, preparation, and feeding support 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, such as walking, reading, and conversation.
- Provide emotional support to clients and families.
- Accurately document client care, condition, progress, and concerns, and complete required documentation on the day services are provided.
- Record vital signs, meal consumption, fluid intake, and urine and bowel output as directed.
- Promptly report changes in a client’s condition to the RN Case Manager or administrator.
- Immediately report client hospitalization; care is paused until further direction.
- Follow the HHA Plan of Care, infection-control standards, safe-home practices, agency emergency protocols, confidentiality and ethical standards, scope-of-practice limits, and clients’ Bill of Rights.
- Participate in weekly training or continuing education sessions.
- Comply with the company’s zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy.
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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
