Home Health Aide (HHA) Job Description
Function: As a caregiver, you provide non-medical services that allow individuals to remain as independent as possible in the home they are currently in. As a caregiver, each client possesses a different skill set. Not all caregivers are able to complete tasks requested from every client. Below are different criteria for the levels of care provided for our clients. Schedules: Caregiver opportunities are available for a variety of shifts for days, evenings and overnights depending on each individual client’s needs. Primary responsibilities of companionship/transportation services include the following: • Providing companionship and conversation • Transportation to doctor visits, errands or social outings • Care for houseplants/pets • Go for a walk • Organize and clean closets, check food expirations, clean cupboards • Meal preparation, clean up of kitchen, wash dishes, take out garbage • Laundry/ironing/changing of linens and making bed • Providing stabilization, assistance with walking and transferring • Preparing meals and cleaning up the kitchen after • Medication reminders • Performing light housekeeping tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, taking out the trash, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, etc • Basic grooming and hygiene • Pet care Personal Care responsibilities/services include: • Showering, bathing • Dressing • Shaving • Toileting Assistance and management of depends/pads Overnight Care responsibilities/services include: • Monitoring client thru the night • Assisting client with any before mentioned tasks • Assisting the client in and out of bed Other responsibilities not specifically mentioned above which all caregivers are responsible for: • Ability to drive with a valid driver’s license • Treat client’s home/property with respect and care • Provide a positive living environment to enhance client’s quality of life • Completing other duties as assigned • Communicate with client in a kind, professional, compassionate manor • Communicate with the office on a regular basis • Report hours to the office as requested • Complete care notes for client prior to end of each shift and report any significant changes in the client to the office