Home Health Aide

Home Recovery-HomeAid, Inc; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours/work-life balance

Paid holidays/PTO

401(k) match

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Home Recovery-HomeAid, Inc in Germantown, Maryland is seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide to deliver quality home health care services. This role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being, and maintaining open communication about their needs.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid CNA and Maryland Home Health Aide license, have reliable transportation, and preferably experience working with the elderly. The position offers flexible hours and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Current CNA license in good standing.
• Maryland Home Health Aide license required.
• CPR Certificate necessary.
• High school diploma or equivalent is a must.
• Reliable transportation is necessary.
• Previous experience working with the elderly is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities like bathing and dressing.
• Engage residents in meaningful conversation and activities.
• Respond promptly to residents' care requests.
• Observe and report any changes in residents' conditions.
• Complete all documentation as requested.
• Prepare and serve meals, assisting with eating.
• Maintain cleanliness in residents' living spaces.

Skills

CNA license

CPR Certificate

Experience with elderly care

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Maryland Home Health Aide license

Job description

Overview

The Home Health Aide delivers quality home health care services to the Agency’s clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Therapist in accordance with physician orders, Agency and industry standards, and federal and state regulations.

What We Offer

We Know That, To Be The Best Place For Our Patients, We Must Be The Best Place To Work For Our Employees. We Offer The Following To Our Employees

• Join a unique healthcare company where we can help those in our communities who need our help the most
• Flexible hours/work-life balance
• Paid on a weekly basis
• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
• Paid holidays/PTO/401(k) match
• Career growth opportunities
• Great and collaborative work environment

Responsibilities

What You Will Do:

• Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility
• Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
• Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary
• Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse
• Completes all forms and documentation such as incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner
• Prepares and serves meals, assists with eating, not including tube feeding
• Makes beds, empties garbage, and tidies rooms daily and as needed

Qualifications

• Current CNA license in good standing
• Maryland Home Health Aide license
• CPR Certificate
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Reliable transportation
• Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting also preferred
• Eligibility for certain benefits may depend on employment status

Home Recovery Home Aid is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.