Home Health Aide

Rita Assisted Living; Highland Springs (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Careers Advancement

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Virginia is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide personalized and attentive care to patients in their homes. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and skilled in communication, with prior home health experience being a plus. This role involves assisting with daily activities, maintaining care records, and building genuine relationships with patients.

Qualifications

• Prior Home Health or Hospice experience is a plus.
• Driver’s license required.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities such as moving in and out of beds.
• Care for patients by changing bed linens and doing laundry.
• Maintain records of patient care and discuss observations with the supervisor.
• Build relationships with patients by conversing or reading aloud.
• Give medications and immunizations.
• Engage patients in exercises or other activities.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Detail-oriented

Highly organized

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Graduation 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