Home Health Aide Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Currently or previously listed on the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Registry, or successful completion of a formal certification training program and passing of a written test and competency evaluation; certificate must not have been revoked or suspended and must have no limitations or restrictions.
• Be at least 18 years old, or be 16–17 and have participated in a related school-based job training program or completed a certified HHA Competency Evaluation.
• At least six months of experience in a health care facility.
• Demonstrated sympathetic attitude toward caring for vulnerable people.
• Ability to read, write, and carry out directions.
• Maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
• Demonstrated ability to work with little supervision and make appropriate judgments.
• Demonstrated dependability, tact, and ability to follow orders.
• Proof of a negative Mantoux test or documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
• Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation to travel to multiple company business stops each day.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
• U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
• Disclose convictions and criminal history records pertaining to crimes related to providing health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
• Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including those of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, routine catheter and colostomy care, ambulation, transfers, and positioning.
• Perform simple dressing changes that do not require the skills of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with physician-ordered medications ordinarily self-administered, under RN direction and supervision, typically by reminding clients when to take medication.
• Perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under therapist direction and supervision, including range-of-motion exercises and home exercise programs.
• Report changes in the client’s condition and needs to the Registered Nurse.
• Perform household services essential to health care at home, including meal preparation or feeding, laundry, and light housekeeping.
• Complete appropriate records documenting care provided and pertinent observations.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain a safe client environment and identify and report suspected vulnerable-client abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.
• Maintain client confidentiality and treat clients and families with respect.
• Understand, accept, and respond to each client’s emotional needs.
• Participate in in-service programs to meet compliance requirements.
• Accept and fulfill assignments and exercise judgment in accepting assignments.
• Follow infection-control policies, including proper handwashing technique.
• May assist with precepting other CNAs.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the RN.

Benefits

• Paid travel and mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Recognition program
• Employee referral program
• Mobile provider discounts
• Medical insurance (based on full-time eligibility)
• Vision insurance (based on full-time eligibility)
• Life insurance (based on full-time eligibility)
• Pet insurance (based on full-time eligibility)
• 401(k), 100% vested (based on full-time eligibility)
• Tuition reimbursement (based on full-time eligibility)
• Paid holidays (based on full-time eligibility)