Live-in Home Health Aide - HHA (Trussville, AL)

Visiting Angels•Trussville, AL

About The Position

Visiting Angels of Birmingham is hiring live-in Home Health Aides to serve clients throughout Northern Birmingham, including Trussville, Birmingham, Alton, Chalkville, Moody, Leeds, and other areas. The role supports clients’ wellness and quality of life in accordance with their individual care plans. Caregivers may assist with exercise, walks, meal planning and preparation, light housekeeping, companionship, medication reminders, mobility and ambulation, appointments, errands, and shopping trips. They are also expected to report health changes or unusual incidents and respond responsibly to emergencies. Advanced training opportunities in areas such as dementia care and Alzheimer’s care are available.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and a reliable personal vehicle for transporting clients.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Training in First Aid and emergency response; training is provided if needed.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to handle multiple duties at once.
Reliable transportation to and from client homes at scheduled care times.
Physical endurance for tasks such as carrying groceries and supporting clients.
Comfort performing housekeeping and cooking duties while adhering to applicable dietary constraints.
Willingness and ability to comply with state and office-specific health and safety standards, including background checks.
Compassion, understanding, and a desire to brighten clients’ days.

Nice To Haves

Interest in broadening caregiving skills through advanced training in dementia care or Alzheimer’s care.

Responsibilities

Assist clients with light physical exercise or walks.
Plan and prepare meals with clients while observing applicable dietary constraints.
Perform light housekeeping duties.
Report changes in clients’ health or unusual incidents.
Provide pleasant, supportive companionship.
Respond quickly and responsibly in emergencies.
Accompany and supervise clients during shopping trips.
Remind clients to take prescription medications appropriately.
Assist clients with mobility and ambulation at home and during appointments or errands.
Transport clients using a personal vehicle.
Follow state and office-specific health and safety standards.