Compassionate Home Health Aide - Flexible Schedule & PTO

Avanta Care Home Health; Saint Simons Island (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Avanta Care Home Health is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to support individuals at home, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort and well-being. The role offers in-person, patient-centered care with opportunities to engage clients and families in meaningful activities.

Responsibilities include ADLs assistance, meal prep, observation of health status, companionship, and light housekeeping. CPR certification is desirable, with a focus on safety and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience in home health care or a related field preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong observational skills to monitor patient conditions.
• Ability to perform meal preparation, laundry, and light cleaning duties.
• Knowledge of hospice care principles is a plus.
• Certification in CPR is highly desirable.
• Compassionate demeanor with excellent communication skills.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently while following care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Prepare meals and ensure clients receive nutritious meals tailored to their dietary needs.
• Perform patient observation to monitor changes in health status and report any concerns to healthcare providers.
• Offer companionship and engage clients in meaningful activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.
• Maintain cleanliness in the client’s living environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
• Provide memory care support for clients with cognitive impairments, ensuring safety and promoting cognitive engagement.
• Administer CPR if necessary and assist with catheter care as required by the client’s health plan.

Job description

Avanta Care Home Health is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to support individuals at home, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort and well-being. The role offers in-person, patient-centered care with opportunities to engage clients and families in meaningful activities.

Responsibilities include ADLs assistance, meal prep, observation of health status, companionship, and light housekeeping. CPR certification is desirable, with a focus on safety and independence.