Empowering Home Health Aide – Rehab & Independence

Humana, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Business travel insurance

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide to support patients in their homes under RN supervision. You will help with daily living activities, assist with medications, and monitor health signs while maintaining safety and infection prevention.

Role emphasizes rehabilitation, functional improvement, and independence, with requirements for CNA/CHHA certification, a valid driver's license, and previous home health or CNA experience.

Qualifications

• Complete Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program within the last 24 months
• Must meet applicable state certification requirements
• A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required
• Must be in good standing on the HHA Registry and have completed HHA/CNA course to work for a Medicare certified agency
• Minimum one year experience in the last 24 months as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health/hospice agency

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care (POC).
• Assist the patient with self-administered medications by opening bottle caps for the patient and reading labels.
• Take accurate temperature, pulse and blood pressure measurements and report abnormal results to supervisor.
• Help patient maintain good personal hygiene by bathing, grooming, skin care, shaving and oral care.
• Assist in feeding patients and observe/record food and fluid intake; position for meals and assist with self-feeding.
• Assist with patient toileting and catheter/ostomy care as needed.
• Provide skills to safely assist with mobility, exercises, transfers and ambulation per Plan of Care.
• Report changes and document care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice infection control and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Assist with light household tasks and shopping when necessary and with MD order

Skills

Driver's license

HHA registry in good standing

Reliable transportation

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) program

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide to support patients in their homes under RN supervision. You will help with daily living activities, assist with medications, and monitor health signs while maintaining safety and infection prevention.

Role emphasizes rehabilitation, functional improvement, and independence, with requirements for CNA/CHHA certification, a valid driver's license, and previous home health or CNA experience.