Home Health Aide

Blue Mountain Home Healthcare Lehigh Valley; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Careers Advancement

Job summary

Blue Mountain Home Healthcare Lehigh Valley is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to provide personal care to patients in their homes. This role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and organization skills. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, maintaining care records, and building relationships with patients. Applicants must have a High School Diploma, complete a Home Health Aide program, and possess CPR certification. This position offers flexible scheduling and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• CPR certification is required.
• One year of prior professional experience in Home Health or Hospice is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities like bathing and moving.
• Maintain records of patient care and conditions.
• Engage patients in conversations to keep them alert.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduated from an accredited Home Health Aide program

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement

Job Summary

We are looking for a 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.

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