Home Health Aide

Arma Home Health Care Inc; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Arma Home Health Care Inc. is seeking a Home Health Aide per diem to support patient care under supervision of a registered nurse or therapist. You will perform personal care services, observe and document patient conditions, and report changes as needed.

The role requires completing a recognized training/competency program, current CPR certification, and registration proof preferred. Candidates must be at least 18, with a valid driver’s license and reliable insured vehicle.

Qualifications

• Meets registration on the Home Care Aide Registry preferred.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Self‑directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Providing hands-on personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen, dressing assistance, and skin care.
• Taking and recording temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered with competency.
• Reporting on patient condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.

Skills

Reading instructions

Empathy

Self-directed work

Good personal hygiene

CPR certification

Communication

Dignity and respect

Job description

NOTE: This is a Per Diem

Job Summary

The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Providing hands‑on personal care including: A. Baths B. Back rubs C. Oral hygiene D. Shampoos E. Changing bed linen F. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing G. Skin care to prevent breakdown
2. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
3. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.

Qualifications

1. Meets the training requirements and successfully completed: A. A training and competency evaluation program that meets §484.80 (b) and (c); or B. A competency evaluation that meets the requirements of §484.80 (c); or C. A nurse aide training and competency evaluation approved by the state as meeting the requirements of §483.151 through §483.154 and is currently in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or D. The requirements of a state licensure program that meets the provisions of §484.80 (b) and (c).
2. Shows proof of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau, preferred.
3. At least 18 years of age.
4. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
5. Self‑directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
6. Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
7. Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
8. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
9. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.