Job Description
Job Summary:
Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the client in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
Job Qualifications:
- Education: High School Diploma
- Licensure: Must have current driver’s license.
Experience:
- Home Healthcare experience required
Skills:
- Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English effectively. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly. Proof of current CPR, Auto Insurance, CNA/ HHA Certification.
- Required to pass Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written skills test.
- Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Environmental and Working Conditions:
- Works in patient’s homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
Physical and Mental Effort:
- Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and meet patient/family psych social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to utilize durable medical equipment in the home.
Work Remotely
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
Experience:
- HHA: 1 year (Preferred)
- Home Health Care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- HHA Certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person
