Home Health Aide, Full Time

CenterWell; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate healthcare team dedicated to improving patient lives as a Home Health Aide. In this role, you will provide essential direct care, assist with daily living activities, and ensure the well-being of patients in their homes. Your contributions will support individuals recovering from illness or injury, helping them regain independence and enhance their quality of life. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the community while enjoying comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about patient care and want to be part of a caring community, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, with a CNA or HHA certification within 24 months.
• 1+ years experience as HHA or CNA in healthcare settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN supervision and according to care plans.
• Assist patients with personal hygiene, mobility, and medication management.
• Document patient interactions and maintain a clean environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Assistance

Vital Signs Monitoring

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Nutrition Awareness

Mobility Assistance

Infection Control

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Nursing Assistant Program

Job description

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first

A Home Health Aide (HHA):

1. Provides direct patient care to patients under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care (POC).
2. Correctly assists the patient with self-administered medications by opening bottle caps for the patient, reading medication labels to the patient, checking the dose being self-administered against the prescribed dose on the container label, and observing the patient takes the medication.
3. Consistently takes accurate temperature, pulse, and blood pressure measurements and recognizes and reports abnormal results to the supervisor.
4. Helps patients maintain good personal hygiene by performing or supervising bathing, grooming, skin care, shaving, oral care, nail/foot care, and other activities.
5. Assists in feeding patients and communicates basic principles of nutrition, observes and records food and fluid intake when necessary, safely positions patients for meals, and feeds or assists in self-feeding.
6. Assists with patient toileting including the use of bedpan/urinal, change and position catheter bags, and bag change procedures on well-regulated ostomies.
7. Provides necessary skills to safely assist the patient with mobility, exercises, positioning/turning, transfers, and ambulation per Plan of Care and CenterWell Home Health policy.
8. Documents interactions with patients, caregivers, doctors, and other staff members appropriately, legibly, thoroughly, and in the amount of time allowed.
9. Practices acceptable infection control principles and provides a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
10. Willingly assists with other household duties including light laundry, bed changing and making, light meal preparation, light housekeeping, and shopping (if no other assistance is available and an MD order is present).

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Experience/Skills:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program within the last 24 months.
3. Must meet applicable state certification requirements.
4. A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
5. Must be in good standing on the HHA Registry (if applicable) and have completed HHA/CNA course to work for a Medicare certified agency.
6. At least one year of experience in the last 24 months as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, or home health/hospice agency.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location, and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$37,440 - $43,800 per year

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, "Humana") offer competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and many other opportunities.

About Us

About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers - all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover, and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation's largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and the fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional, and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first - for our teammates, patients, communities, and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs, and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being, all from day one.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

CenterWell, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our full accessibility rights information and language options.