Home Health Aide (HHA) Job Description
PractiCare Home Health is seeking Certified Home Health Aides to join our team in seeing Home Health patients. We welcome NEW GRADS, HHAs who are seeking per diem, part time and full-time opportunities. We need upbeat, hardworking, and charismatic individuals who are ready to get out into the field and start helping people. All we ask from our nurses is to see your patients on your time, in your area and input documentation on time. We are seeking Certified Home Health Aides to join our team. If you're a hard-working professional then PractiCare Home Health is an excellent agency for you. Apply now! Certified Home Health Aides are an important part of our team. Under the guidance and direction of our Nurse Case Managers, they provide hands-on assistance with bathing, hygiene and related personal care to help patients remain safe and independent at home. Primary Responsibilities: • Performs homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms. • Performs personal care activities that assist the patient with activities of daily living which include (but are not limited to): 1. Personal hygiene 2. Assisting to bathroom or in using bedpan, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair 3. Ambulation 4. Eating 5. Dressing 6. Shaving • Prepares meals and snacks according to instructions. May shop for groceries. • Provides companionship for the client. This includes accompanying client on walks, trips to social/recreational activities, assistance with hobbies, etc. • Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercises. • Vital signs. Skills: • Organized • Great attitude • Excellent customer service • Thorough and detail-oriented • Self-sufficient/Self-starter Qualifications/ Experience: • Graduate of an accredited Home Health Aide program. • Currently licensed as a HHA in the State. • Complies with accepted professional standards and practice. • Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills. • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order. • Understands philosophy of home health concept. Also understands needs of the terminally ill. • Must possess a current CPR/BLS Certification. • Current Physical Exam. • Current TB test Results. • Bilingual Spanish is a plus. Benefits: • Competitive Pay • Career growth opportunities • Rewarding health care experiences • Flexible Hours • Bonus Our mission is to maintain a safe and pleasant environment in the clients’ homes. We keep them comfortable as they deal with old age, disability, or illness. During these difficult situations, we make life easier with the steady support and compassionate care that give peace of mind to clients and their families.