HOME HEALTH AIDE

Samaritan Health; Alabama; On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan Health is hiring a Home Health Aide for onsite work at Samaritan Summit Village. The role requires an HHA certificate, medication certification, and Heartsaver First Aid either at hire or within 3 months.

Applicants with 1+ year of HHA experience are preferred and must maintain professional standards with clients and staff. The position includes ensuring client safety, following universal precautions, and coordinating care with the care team.

Qualifications

• Home Health Aide certificate required.
• Medication certification required.
• One year or more experience as a Home Health Aide preferable.
• Heartsaver First Aid certification at hire or within 3 months of hire required.
• High school level knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality home health care to assigned clients.
• Communicate effectively with supervisor and co-workers.
• Adhere to Universal Precautions and safety protocols.
• May work beyond scheduled hours when necessary.

Skills

Home Health Aide

Medication Certification

Heartsaver First Aid

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

## HOME HEALTH AIDEApply: Onsite: Samaritan Summit Village: Full time: Posted Today: R3640Location:Samaritan Summit VillageDepartment:07.6223 SSV 2ND FLOOR ALPay Range:$18.65 - $20.18Care for our community, and your career.* Home Health Aide Certificate required.* Provide satisfactory evidence of all licenses and certifications required of Home Health Aides by governing laws and regulations.* Medication certification required.* One year or more experience as a Home Health Aide preferable.* Successful completion of 12 hours of in-service education per year.* Works effectively, both independently and with others. Possess tact, discretion and diplomacy.* Ability to work under stress and complete duties. Must be able to communicate information to supervisor and co-workers. Good communication and interpersonal skills.* Compliance with Universal Precautions. May need to work beyond scheduled hours when necessary. .* Heartsaver First Aide certified at hire or within 3 months of hire required.* High school level of knowledge.Samaritan is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled and Veterans are encouraged to apply.**Work Shift:**FLSA880- 8 Hours Evening Shift (United States of America)Position Hours:80Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.