Home Health Aide (HHA)

Emerald Home Health; Carnegie, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerald Home Health is seeking a qualified Home Health Aide to provide personal care and support to patients in their homes under the plan of care ordered by a physician.

Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, vital signs, and reporting health changes to supervising nurses. Must have required state certifications and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited High School or equivalent preferred.
• Must provide evidence of formal training and/or certification as a Home Health Aide (75 Hours).
• Certified Nursing Assistants must provide an original current, valid State certification/license.
• Evidence of competency training and attendance at 12 hours of in-service education.
• Minimum 1 year full-time direct patient care experience in an institutional setting or agency setting; home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to the written and verbal instructions of the skilled nurse/therapist in providing patient care.
• Provides hands-on personal care, assistance with ambulation or exercises, and assistance with self-administered medications where allowed by state law.
• Measures and records vital signs and intake/output as assigned.
• Observes and reports safety hazards or changes in the patient’s condition.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

HHA Certification (75 hours)

CNA license (state certification)

Competency training + 12 hours in-service education

Direct patient care experience (1 year)

Job description

Provides supportive and personal care services for patients that are ordered by the MD in the plan of care and permitted under state law with consideration of dignity and privacy. M ust be a qualified Home Health Aide.

Key Responsibilities

• Adheres to the written and verbal instructions of the skilled nurse/therapist in providing patient care.
• Provides assistance with hands on personal care, simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing, assistance with ambulation or exercises and assistance in administering medications (if allowed by State Law) that are normally self-administered, hygiene and activities of daily living as directed.
• Measures and records vital signs and intake/output as assigned.
• Observes for and reports any safety hazards found in the patient’s home or any changes in the patient’s condition or other significant observations regarding the patient.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited High School or equivalent preferred.
• Must provide evidence of formal training and/or certification as a Home Health Aide as required by law. (75 Hours)
• Certified Nursing Assistants must provide an original current, valid State certification/license.
• Must provide evidence of competency training and evaluation as well as evidence of attendance at the required number (12 hours) of in-service education programs.
• Minimum of one (1) year full-time experience in direct patient care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility), or one (1) year full-time experience within the last five (5) years in direct patient care in an agency setting. Home health experience preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license and reliable automobile with current automobile insurance.
• Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing results.

Physical Demands

• Lifting unspecified weights, depending on assignment requirements.
• Bending, scooping, stooping to prepare equipment, materials, or objects for treating clients or managing client care of the client environment.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Quick Information

Employment Type

Full time and Part time