Certified Home Health Aide Per Diem

COMMUNITY OF LA RECUPERATIVE CARE; United States; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Certified Home Health Aide to provide personalized care in patient homes. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities, maintain patient records, and build relationships with patients. They must have a CHHA License, a high school diploma or GED, and a minimum of one year of prior experience. Essential skills include strong communication, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to patient care. A driver’s license and CPR certification are also required.

Qualifications

• Must have CHHA License to be considered.
• One year prior professional experience required.
• Driver’s license and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as moving between beds, baths, and wheelchairs.
• Care for patients including changing bed linens and assisting with personal care.
• Maintain records of patient care to discuss with the supervisor.
• Build relationships by engaging patients in conversation or reading.
• Administer medications and immunizations.
• Engage patients in exercises or activities.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to build genuine relationships

Education

Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are looking for a Certified Home Health Aide to join our team! You will directly work with patients, following a one-on-one care plan in patient homes. You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care but by building genuine relationships with those you serve. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy environment that meets patient needs. Strong verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role. Prior Home Health or Hospice experience is a plus.

Must have CHHA License to be considered. Check if you have the necessary license here: https://cvl.cdph.ca.gov/SearchPage.aspx

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles
• Care for patients by changing bed linens, doing laundry, cleaning the home, or assisting with personal care
• Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with the supervisor
• Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud to help keep them mentally healthy and alert
• Give medications and immunizations
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program
• High School Diploma or GED
• One year prior professional experience
• Driver’s license required
• CPR certification required