Certified Home Health Aide

TRAC Therapy Research Autism Center; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A health care provider in Southfield, Michigan, is hiring Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) to provide personal care and supportive services to patients in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, monitoring vital signs, light housekeeping, and providing companionship. Applicants should have a current CHHA certification, reliable transportation, and strong communication skills to make a difference at home. Flexible scheduling is offered, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) certification.
• Reliable transportation preferred.
• Completion of agency onboarding/credentialing and up-to-date TB test.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Monitor and report changes in patient conditions.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Monitor basic vital signs and report changes to supervising staff.
• Perform light housekeeping including meal prep, cleaning and laundry.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Maintain accurate documentation per agency policies and HIPAA requirements.
• Follow care plans and infection control procedures.

Skills

Companionship

Communication skills

Basic vital signs monitoring

Education

Certified Home Health Aide certification

Job description

Overview

Accelerated Home Health Care is seeking compassionate and reliable Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) to provide personal care and supportive services to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
• Assist with transfers, ambulation, and use of assistive devices (walker, cane, wheelchair).
• Support range-of-motion exercises, repositioning, and turning to prevent pressure injuries.
• Monitor and report basic vital signs and changes in patient condition to supervising staff.
• Perform light housekeeping including meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency policies and regulations.
• Follow all care plans, safety guidelines, infection control procedures, and HIPAA requirements.

Minimum Certification & Licensing Requirements

• Current Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) certification (state-approved).
• Completion of required state and agency onboarding/credentialing.
• Up-to-date TB test.
• Reliable transportation preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Home Health Aide, Hospice Aide, or CNA.
• Experience with hospice or terminally ill patients (if applicable).
• CPR certification.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Care provided in patients’ homes; travel between clients may be required.
• Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.
• Physical demands include lifting, bending, standing, and assisting with mobility.

Apply today to make a difference at home.