Home Health Aide — Compassionate Care with Growth & Education

Penn Medicine; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking a Home Health Aide to implement a Plan of Care, assist patients with daily living activities, and support home health visits across a designated area.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, mobility assistance, environment upkeep, and accurate documentation to support Medicare/JCAHO standards. Requires a Nursing Assistant certification and valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma/GED required.
• 1+ year recent experience as Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide or 0–1 year with specific training.
• Certification as Nursing Assistant or Home Care Aide depending on location.
• Driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care: bathing, oral hygiene, skin and hair care, assistance with meals and clothing.
• Assist with transfers and mobility; help with bed to chair transfers.
• Support home environment tasks and medication reminders as outlined in Plan of Care.
• Document care timely and accurately to meet standards; submit reports as required.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Care coordination

Education

HS diploma/GED

Nursing Assistant certificate

Job description

Penn Medicine is seeking a Home Health Aide to implement a Plan of Care, assist patients with daily living activities, and support home health visits across a designated area.

Responsibilities include direct patient care, mobility assistance, environment upkeep, and accurate documentation to support Medicare/JCAHO standards. Requires a Nursing Assistant certification and valid driver’s license.