Compassionate Home Health Aide — Mon–Fri 8a–4p

Christiana Care Health System; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Home Health Aide to join our clinical team, working under the guidance of a case manager RN or occupational therapist to deliver care per the Plan of Care. The role emphasizes infection control, patient safety, and support for independence during visits.

Responsibilities include following the Plan of Care, documenting vital signs, and reporting observations. A valid CNA/HHA credential and driver’s license are required, with potential holiday rotation in the future.

Qualifications

• Completion of CNA or Home Health Aide training program of 75 hours or greater.
• Applicants are ineligible if they have not worked and received compensation as an aide for 24 consecutive months or greater since program completion.
• Successful completion and ongoing maintenance of required competency evaluations, skills validations, and educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Follows Plan of Care developed by RN/Therapist.
• Adheres to infection control policies and HIPPA guidelines.
• Provides individualized personal care tasks as outlined in the aide care plan.
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment for the patient.
• Provides encouragement towards independence and achieving the Plan of care goals established by RN/Therapist.
• Reports to RN/Therapist observations relevant to the Plan of Care as noted during their visit.
• Monitors and records temperature, pulse, and respiration as per aide care plan.
• Recognizes and reports changes in skin condition.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations.
• Participates in competency assessments, skills validations, supervisory visits, mandatory education, and performance improvement activities.

Education

Completion of CNA or Home Health Aide training program of 75 hours or greater

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a Home Health Aide to join our clinical team, working under the guidance of a case manager RN or occupational therapist to deliver care per the Plan of Care. The role emphasizes infection control, patient safety, and support for independence during visits.

Responsibilities include following the Plan of Care, documenting vital signs, and reporting observations. A valid CNA/HHA credential and driver’s license are required, with potential holiday rotation in the future.