Home Health Aide

ComForCare Home Health Care - West Bloomfield; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

ComForCare Home Health Care - West Bloomfield is looking for dedicated Home Health Aides (HHA) to provide nurturing personal care services for clients in their homes. You will assist with various personal care tasks, companionship, and household management to ensure that clients can remain in their residences comfortably.

The ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or G.E.D, certification as a Nurse Aide, and at least six months of experience in a similar role. The preferred candidate will enjoy providing personalized care and have flexible scheduling availability.

Qualifications

• Must be listed in good standing on the State’s Caregiver Registry.
• Achieve a minimum score of 80% on the Home Health Aide Test.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English as needed for the job.
• Possess a valid driver's license and have access to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, and other personal care.
• Perform homemaking activities like vacuuming, dusting, and laundry.
• Assist with medications that the client self-administers.

Skills

Assistance with personal care

Companionship and household management

Medication assistance

Communication skills

Education

High school graduate or G.E.D certificate

Completion of state-approved Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide course

Six months experience as a Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Description

At ComForCare Home Care we value our home care aides like family. We celebrate success and have fun! Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best life possible.

We invite you to become part of our team! We have open positions and are looking for the very best to support clients in their homes. Whether you are looking to get started in a home care career or are an experienced aide, we have something for you.

Shifts are available throughout the metro area. We will consider your availability and preferred locations when setting up your schedule.

We provide caregivers competitive pay, training and benefits, as well as opportunities for advancement. Orientations happen each week.

Are you naturally nurturing? Do you want a job that is truly fulfilling? Our independently owned and operated franchised offices are looking for you.

Job Summary

The Home Health Aide (HHA) provides clients various personal care and homemaker/companion services in accordance with an established plan of care so that they can remain in their residence.

Essential Functions

Personal Care

Provide assistance with: bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheel chair, walker, crutches, cane), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding.

Companion/Sitter/Household Management

Provide companionship and respite services for family.

Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms.

Medication Services

Assist with medications that the client self-administers.

Qualifications / Educational Requirements

• High school graduate or G.E.D certificate
• Successful completion of a state‑approved Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide course
• At least six months experience as a Certified Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide (in homes or facilities)
• Be listed in good standing on the State’s Caregiver Registry
• Achieves a minimum score of 80% on competency exam (Home Health Aide Test)
• Meets passing criteria on DEARS Ethics test
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English as needed for the job
• Possess a valid driver's license and have use of an insured automobile or access to adequate transportation for the job.

This job description is used as a guide only and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.