Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.               

Note: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), require COVID-19 vaccinations for all Medicare and Medicaid certified providers.  Based on this regulation, all of our employees must be fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption.

SUMMARY:

The Home Health Aide (HHA) is an essential member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a nurse within specified geographical territory. The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides compassionate support with activities of daily living and basic personal care needs while ensuring a safe, comfortable living environment. The Home Health Aide (HHA) effectively communicates and documents any changes in patient conditions to the registered nurse or supervisor and maintains positive relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) or 75-hour nurse aide training (CNA). 

• One year of experience as a nurse aide in a hospital, nursing home, home care agency, or a private setting under the direct supervision of a RN, which can be verified.

• Completion of skills competency test with 80% or higher score. 

• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.

• Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients.

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver. 

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Performs personal care including but not limited to: bathing, grooming, skin care, toileting, and oral hygiene

• Light housekeeping after completion of personal care, as applicable

• Preparation of meals and assists with laundry as needed

• Assists patients as needed with lifting and transferring

• Performs simple exercises as an extension of therapy services such as: ambulation and range of motion

• Maintains good relationships with the patient, the patient’s family, and staff

• Ensures the living environment is healthy and safe

• Reports any changes to the patient’s medical and living conditions to the supervisor or the case manager

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.

• Capable of all physical demands of lifting, transferring and bathing a physically dependent individual.

• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.

• Documents all aspects of subsequent care visits within 24 hours of visit. Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.

• Other duties as assigned.

We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work.  Apply today!

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.