Qualifications
- Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification or Home Health Aide (HHA) certification, as required by state regulations.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience providing direct patient care preferred.
- Experience in home health, long-term care, assisted living, or hospital settings is a plus.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to patient homes within the assigned service area.
Position Summary
The Home Health Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal care and supportive services to patients in their homes under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other qualified healthcare professional. The aide assists patients with daily living activities while promoting comfort, dignity, independence, and safety.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Home Health Aide/Certified Nursing Assistant will perform duties including, but not limited to:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Provide assistance with ambulation, transfers, positioning, and mobility exercises.
- Support patients with meal preparation, feeding assistance, and maintaining adequate hydration.
- Observe and report changes in the patient's physical, emotional, or environmental condition to the supervising nurse.
- Assist with routine household tasks related to patient care, including light housekeeping and laundry.
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable home environment.
- Reinforce patient care instructions as directed by the clinical team.
- Document services provided and patient observations accurately and promptly.
- Maintain professional boundaries while building positive relationships with patients and families.
- Follow individualized care plans developed by the supervising clinician.
- Participate in supervisory visits and team meetings as required.
- Comply with infection control practices, patient confidentiality standards, and agency policies.
- Provide compassionate care that respects each patient's preferences, culture, and personal dignity.
- Adhere to all state, federal, Medicare, Medicaid, and agency regulations governing home health services.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.
The employee must be able to:
- Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members.
- Read and complete required documentation and electronic records.
- Travel regularly to patient homes throughout the assigned territory.
- Safely assist patients with transfers, mobility, and repositioning activities.
- Frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and lift during the course of patient care.
- Respond appropriately to emergency situations and patient needs in the home environment.
- Meet the physical demands associated with providing hands-on personal care services.
Why Join Our Team?
At Pennie's Home Health, we believe that quality care begins with compassionate caregivers. Our aides are valued members of the healthcare team and play an essential role in helping patients remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their homes. We offer flexible scheduling, supportive supervision, and opportunities for professional growth.
Current Opportunities
We are currently accepting applications from qualified CNAs and HHAs interested in joining our team.
Even if a position is not immediately available in your preferred area, we encourage you to apply and become part of our active candidate pool for upcoming opportunities.
Work Location: On the road
