Home Health Aide

Maxim Healthcare; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, Life Insurance

401(k) savings plan

Maxcares Awards Program

Descripción de la vacante

Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring a Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide personal care services to meet patient needs in Washington, DC. The position requires a DC-specific HHA license and adherence to the plan of care.

Hourly pay starts at 21.11 per hour with competitive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, an HSA, PTO and a 401(k) plan. Maxim offers weekly paychecks and continued competency training.

Formación

• Must be able to read, follow written instructions and document care given.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification as required by state regulation.
• Complete Maxim screening examinations per company policy.
• Complete Maxim’s competency program.
• Meet all federal, state, and local requirements.
• PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.

Responsabilidades

• Assist patients with activities of daily living according to the plan of care.
• Take and record vital signs as ordered (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure).
• Perform safe transfers and ambulation, following safety protocols.
• Support exercise prescribed in the plan of care and perform simple procedural tasks as directed.
• Manage patient laundry and ensure home safety practices are observed.

Conocimientos

Read & follow instructions

CPR certification

Maxim screenings

Maxim competency program

Regulatory compliance

PPD / chest x-ray

Training requirements

Descripción del empleo

Hourly Pay: 21.11 / per hour. DC specific HHA license required. All jobs sites are located within Washington, DC.

Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide personal care services, as necessary, to meet the patient’s needs.

Why Join Maxim:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, Life Insurance, HSA and PTO
• 401(k) savings plan
• Maxcares Awards Program

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting patient with and per plan of care, the following;
  • Baths, Oral hygiene, Dressing and undressing, Toileting activities, feeding, etc
  • Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
  • Safe transfer and ambulation techniques
  • Exercise according to the plan of care
  • Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
  • Patient’s laundry
  • Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)
  • Observation and teaching of home safety practices
  • Recognition of an emergency situation and knowledge of emergency management procedures
• Must follow patients plan of care and complete all tasks assigned
• Communicates in a constant, clear, and effective way with the client, family/caregiver and office
• Observes and documents patient condition and reports any changes, to the assigned nurse supervisor

Requirements:

• Meets all training requirements in accordance with state and federal laws when applicable
• Ability to read, follow written instructions and document care given
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification in accordance with state regulation
• PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Successful completion of Maxim screening examinations
• Participation and completion of Maxim’s competency program
• Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements

Maxim Benefits:

Health and Wellness
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program

Retirement and Financial Security:
Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits

Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.

Maxim Healthcare, Inc. (“Maxim”) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.