Overview
Join our compassionate team as a Home Health Aide and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring support in their daily routines. In this vital role, you will provide personalized care to promote independence, comfort, and well-being within the home and community settings. Your dedication will help clients maintain their dignity while receiving the highest quality of care, fostering a safe and nurturing environment every day.
Duties
- Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support using tools like Hoyer lifts when necessary
- Monitor patient health by observing vital signs, managing medication administration, and reporting changes promptly using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems or Medical Records software
- Support clients with Alzheimer’s care, dementia care, and memory care needs by implementing specialized techniques to ensure safety and comfort
- Perform medical tasks including catheter care, wound care, and assisting with hospice or palliative needs in accordance with medical terminology and protocols
- Prepare nutritious meals and assist with meal planning, cooking, laundry, cleaning, and maintaining a safe home environment
- Document all patient interactions accurately while adhering to HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy and confidentiality
- Utilize medical documentation skills to record patient progress and communicate effectively with healthcare teams for coordinated care
Qualifications
- Prior experience in assisted living facilities, nursing homes, or home health environments is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, and dementia or Alzheimer’s care techniques
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities or disabilities requiring long-term care support
- Certification in CPR is required; additional certifications such as hospice care training or working with EHR/EHR systems are advantageous
- Ability to lift patients safely using Hoyer lifts or other assistive devices; physical stamina for long shifts is essential
- Excellent patient observation skills combined with compassionate caregiving abilities
- Familiarity with HIPAA regulations and maintaining strict confidentiality in all patient interactions
Join us to provide exceptional home health services that empower individuals to live safely and comfortably at home. We’re committed to supporting your growth as a caregiver through ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative work environment. Every day offers the chance to positively impact lives while advancing your career in healthcare.
Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
