Home Health Aide

Careringhealth; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours/work-life balance

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

Paid holidays/PTO/401(k) match

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Careringhealth is seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide in Silver Spring, Maryland. The role involves assisting clients with daily activities under the supervision of nursing professionals, ensuring prompt and compassionate care.

Qualified candidates will possess a current CNA license and a Maryland Home Health Aide license. We offer flexible hours, a collaborative environment, and numerous employee benefits including medical insurance and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Must have a current CNA license in good standing.
• Must hold a Maryland Home Health Aide license.
• Must have a valid CPR Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities like bathing and dressing.
• Engage residents in conversation and social activities.
• Respond promptly to resident needs and care requests.
• Observe and report changes in residents' conditions.
• Complete necessary forms and documentation.
• Prepare and serve meals where applicable.
• Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms.

Skills

Caring for patients

Communication

Mobility assistance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current CNA license

Maryland Home Health Aide license

CPR Certificate

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.