Certified Home Health Aide

AccentCare; Corning (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) to join our patient-focused team. You will assist patients in their homes, communicate with supervisors, and help maintain a safe, respectful care environment.

We provide training and opportunities for advancement, with ongoing support to assimilate quickly into our care model and to deliver quality home health services in local communities.

Qualifications

• Current Home Health Aide/Nurse Aide Certificate required by state
• Home Health Aide Certification meeting HCFA requirements plus one year experience
• Must possess and maintain CPR certification
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity
• Must have a valid driver’s license with insured vehicle

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with patients, supervisors and co-workers.
• Utilize basic knowledge to carry out agency philosophy and goals of agency in provision of patient care.
• Document observations and provision of care according to agency policy/procedure.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment and assist in teaching family members and patient's ways to simplify household tasks and cope with disabilities.
• Recognize the physical, emotional, and developmental characteristics of the populations served by agency, including need for respect for the patient, his/her privacy and his/her property.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Home Health Aide/Nurse Aide Certificate

CPR certification

Job description

Don't just make a living...Make A Difference! Our team is growing and we invite you to learn more about this exciting opportunity with AccentCare. We are a national, post-acute care provider with 45 years of industry experience and over 140 offices. Learn more about us at www.accentcare.com.

AccentCare is a national post-acute healthcare provider with 45 years of industry experience. We thrive on providing patient-centric care and a warm and personalized experience within our local communities.

Your Success is our Success. We strive to provide our new employees with a structured on-boarding process to help you become assimilated quickly, and cutting-edge tools to make your daily work easier and more efficient. We offer extensive training and a wide-array of opportunities for continued education and promotional opportunities.

Position: Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
Reports to: Clinical Supervisor

Job Description/Requirements:

As a Certified Home Health Aide you will:

• Communicate effectively with patients, supervisors and co-workers.
• Utilize basic knowledge to carry out agency philosophy and goals of agency in provision of patient care.
• Document observations and provision of care according to agency policy/procedure.
• Maintain a clean, safe, healthy environment and assist in teaching family members and patient's ways to simplify household tasks and cope with disabilities.
• Recognize the physical, emotional, and developmental characteristics of the populations served by agency, including need for respect for the patient, his/her privacy and his/her property.

Requirements of Qualified Candidates:

• This position requires a current Home Health Aide/Nurse Aide Certificate if required by the state in which the aide is employed
• Home Health Aide Certification meeting HCFA requirements plus one (1) year experience as Home Health Aide and successful completion of competency evaluation
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity (which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing)
• 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