Home Health Aide

CenterWell Home Health; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 33,700 - 39,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is looking for a dedicated Home Health Aide in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. You will assist patients with daily activities to restore their independence, working closely under the direction of nursing staff.

This position requires a valid CNA or HHA certification, a driver's license, and at least one year of relevant experience. The job offers competitive pay and benefits aimed at whole-person well-being.

Qualifications

• Completed Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program within the last 24 months.
• Meet applicable state certification requirements.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Minimum one year of experience as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN.
• Assist patients with self-administered medications.
• Monitor and report vital signs.
• Support patients with personal hygiene.
• Help in mobility and exercise routines.

Skills

Direct patient care

Assisting with medications

Vital signs monitoring

Personal hygiene assistance

Nutritional support

Mobility assistance

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program

Job description

Job Summary

As a Home Health Aide, reporting to the Associate Director, Branch Administration at CenterWell Home Health, you will help patients regain strength, mobility and independence—all from the comfort of their homes. You will deliver personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, empowering individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

Position Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care (POC).
• Assist patients with self-administered medications by opening bottle caps, reading medication labels, checking the dose being self-administered against the prescribed dose, and observing patients take the medication.
• Take accurate temperature, pulse and blood pressure measurements and recognize and report abnormal results to supervisor.
• Help patients maintain good personal hygiene by performing or supervising bathing, grooming, skin care, shaving, oral care, nail/foot care and other activities.
• Assist in feeding patients, discuss basic principles of nutrition, observe and record food and fluid intake, safely position patients for meals and support self-feeding.
• Assist with patient toileting, including use of bed pan/urinal, change and position catheter bags, and bag change procedures on well-regulated ostomies.
• Use necessary skills to safely assist the patient with mobility, exercises, positioning/turning, transfers and ambulation per Plan of Care and CenterWell Home Health policy.
• Report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to ensure continuity of care. Document interactions with patients, caregivers, doctors and other staff members appropriately, legibly, thoroughly and within the allotted time.
• Practice acceptable infection control principles and provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• Help with other household tasks as needed, including light laundry, bed changing and making, light meal preparation, light housekeeping and shopping (if no other assistance is available and an MD order is present).

Required Qualifications

• Completed Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program within the last 24 months.
• Meet applicable state certification requirements.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• In good standing on the HHA Registry (if applicable) and have completed HHA/CNA course to work for a Medicare certified agency.
• Minimum one year of experience in the last 24 months as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health/hospice agency.

Additional Information

TB Statement

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana’s Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected, you will be required to be screened for TB.

Driving Statement

This role is part of Humana's driver safety program and requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. The insurance must meet either the state’s minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event/$10,000 property damage, whichever is higher.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job‑related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$33,700 - $39,400 per year

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer competitive benefits that support whole‑person well‑being. Associate benefits include medical, dental and vision, 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech‑language pathologists, home health aides and medical social workers working together to rehabilitate, recover and regain independence for patients.

CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on integrated and differentiated experiences that put patients at the center of everything we do. It is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more at CenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Humana does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. Humana takes affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disability or protected veteran status and bases all employment decisions on valid job requirements. This policy applies to all employment actions, including recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, pay, and training.