Home Health Aide

Company Overview

Hope Home Healthcare Service

is a trusted home healthcare agency serving the Metro Detroit area. We are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality, and patient-centered care that promotes dignity, comfort, independence, and an improved quality of life for every patient. Our team delivers personalized care in the comfort of patients’ homes, including support for individuals receiving home health and hospice services.

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and experienced Home Health Aide (HHA) to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in home health, hospice, assisted living, or long-term care and a strong commitment to providing exceptional patient care.

Experience with hospice care and proficiency in Kinnser (WellSky Home Health) are required. The successful candidate must be comfortable documenting patient care, maintaining accurate electronic records, communicating with the interdisciplinary care team, and following established care plans and agency policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, toileting, and other activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Assist patients with ambulation, repositioning, transfers, and mobility using appropriate techniques and equipment, including Hoyer lifts when trained and authorized.
• Provide supportive care to patients receiving hospice services, focusing on comfort, dignity, emotional support, and quality of life.
• Assist with routine patient care and observe changes in physical condition, behavior, comfort, or overall well-being, promptly reporting concerns to the supervising nurse.
• Follow individualized care plans and hospice care instructions within the scope of the Home Health Aide role.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and compassion when caring for patients with serious illnesses, end-of-life needs, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other chronic conditions.
• Accurately document visits, personal care services, patient observations, and required clinical information in Kinnser (WellSky Home Health).
• Maintain timely, complete, and accurate electronic visit documentation in accordance with agency policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with nurses, hospice professionals, patients, families, and caregivers regarding patient needs and changes in condition.
• Follow infection prevention procedures, patient safety guidelines, HIPAA requirements, and agency documentation standards.
• Assist with light housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and maintaining a clean and safe patient environment when included in the care plan.
• Provide emotional support to patients and families while maintaining professional boundaries and respecting cultural preferences, privacy, and dignity.
• Attend required training, maintain accurate records, and comply with agency policies and applicable state and federal regulations.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Home Health Aide, hospice aide, or caregiver in a home health, hospice, assisted living, nursing home, or long-term care setting.
• Required experience providing care to hospice patients, including an understanding of comfort-focused care and end-of-life support.
• Required working knowledge of Kinnser (WellSky Home Health), including electronic visit documentation, entering patient care information, and completing required records accurately and on time.
• Current Home Health Aide certification or other qualifying credential, as required by applicable regulations.
• Knowledge of activities of daily living, infection control, patient safety, and proper body mechanics.
• Experience assisting patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, mobility limitations, and chronic or complex care needs.
• Ability to recognize and promptly report changes in a patient’s condition to the appropriate supervising clinician.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, dependability, and professional judgment.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and agency policies.
• Current CPR/BLS certification, if required for the position.
• Ability to travel to patients’ homes throughout the Metro Detroit service area as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with an interdisciplinary hospice or home health team.
• Familiarity with hospice documentation, individualized care plans, and comfort-focused interventions.
• Experience with electronic health records and home health documentation workflows.
• Experience caring for geriatric patients and individuals with developmental or physical disabilities.
• Reliable transportation and a flexible schedule to accommodate patient visits.

Why Join Hope Home Healthcare Service?

At Hope Home Healthcare Service, we believe compassionate care begins with dedicated caregivers. We value team members who treat every patient with respect, kindness, and dignity. Join our team and help make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families throughout the Metro Detroit community.

Interested candidates should submit their resume and highlight their hospice experience and proficiency with Kinnser (WellSky Home Health).

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person