Home Health Aide (HHA)

hcaoa-careers; Austell (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

hcaoa-careers is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to provide essential in-home support in Standish, ME. You will assist with daily living activities, prepare nutritious meals, and help maintain a safe living environment while collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Ideal candidates show strong observational skills, excellent communication with clients and families, and a reliable, punctual work ethic. CPR certification is highly desirable and helpful in delivering safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in home health care is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to follow care plans and work independently.
• Excellent communication with clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Prepare meals and ensure nutritious options aligned with dietary needs.
• Monitor health status and report concerns to healthcare providers.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in activities for mental and emotional well-being.
• Maintain cleanliness in living environment; perform light housekeeping and laundry.
• Provide memory care support for clients with cognitive impairments.
• Administer CPR if necessary and assist with catheter care as directed by health plans.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Strong observational skills

Excellent communication

Reliable and punctual

Education

CPR certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Home Health Aide

Location: Standish - ME - 04084

Work Location: In-person (Home Health)

Job Overview

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aides to provide essential support to individuals in their homes. As a Home Health Aide, you will play a crucial role in assisting clients with daily living activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being. This position requires a strong commitment to patient care, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

Duties

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Prepare meals and ensure clients receive nutritious meals tailored to their dietary needs.
• Perform patient observation to monitor changes in health status and report any concerns to healthcare providers.
• Offer companionship and engage clients in meaningful activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.
• Maintain cleanliness in the client's living environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
• Provide memory care support for clients with cognitive impairments, ensuring safety and promoting cognitive engagement.
• Administer CPR if necessary and assist with catheter care as required by the client’s health plan.

Requirements

• Previous experience in home health care or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong observational skills to effectively monitor patient conditions.
• Ability to perform meal preparation, laundry, and light cleaning duties.
• Knowledge of hospice care principles is a plus.
• Certification in CPR is highly desirable.
• Compassionate demeanor with excellent communication skills to interact effectively with clients and families.
• Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently while following care plans.