Home Health Aide

Overview

Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Home Health Aide, where you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, personalized care to individuals in their own homes. This rewarding position offers the opportunity to support patients with diverse needs, including elderly clients, those with disabilities, or individuals requiring end-of-life care. Your expertise will help improve quality of life, promote independence, and foster a safe and comfortable environment for every patient. We are committed to providing paid positions that recognize your valuable skills and dedication.

Duties

• Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility support using patient transfer methods and equipment like Hoyer lifts.
• Monitor and observe patient health status by taking vital signs, recording medical documentation accurately in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, and reporting any changes to supervising healthcare professionals.
• Provide medication administration assistance following home healthcare regulations and medical terminology standards while maintaining strict patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Support patients with memory care needs, dementia or Alzheimer’s care, and hospice or end-of-life care by offering emotional support and ensuring safety at all times.
• Perform light housekeeping duties including cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, and ensuring a safe environment that meets health standards.
• Assist with medical procedures such as catheter care, wound care, and working with medical records to ensure proper documentation.
• Communicate effectively with clients and their families to promote understanding of care plans and foster trustful relationships.

Experience

• Prior experience working in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home healthcare settings is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of home health care assistance, geriatrics, dementia care, and working with individuals with developmental disabilities or disabilities.
• Experience operating EMR/EHR systems for medical documentation and familiarity with home health regulations is advantageous.
• Certification in First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR is required; additional certifications such as hospice or heavy lifting training are a plus.
• Proven ability to perform patient personal care assistance safely while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction and team collaboration in a home health agency environment.
• Ability to handle physical tasks including heavy lifting when necessary to support patient transfer methods like Hoyer lifts or patient mobility aids.

We are eager to welcome passionate caregivers who are committed to making a difference in the lives of those they serve! This position offers meaningful work in a supportive environment where your skills directly impact patient well-being and independence.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location: In person