Home Health Aide - HHA

Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids, IA; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Holiday Pay

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Home Health Aide - HHA to support local seniors with compassionate, client-centered care in their homes. The role includes light housekeeping, meal prep, mobility assistance, and transportation as needed, with opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.

Ideal candidates demonstrate empathy, reliability, and strong communication skills, and are committed to maintaining the dignity and independence of the individuals served in Cedar Rapids

Qualifications

• Passion to serve others and provide compassionate care.
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid.
• Good time management and interpersonal skills.
• Respectful and dependable with strong ethics.
• Physical endurance required.

Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication.
• Assist with ambulation and mobility around the home and during outings.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Help with routine exercises and meal planning.
• Shop for groceries or accompany clients while shopping.
• Perform light housekeeping and provide companionship.
• Report unusual incidents and respond quickly in emergencies.

Skills

Compassionate caregiver

Excellent communication

Time management

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for a Home Health Aide - HHA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Cedar Rapids is the place for you. The office in Cedar Rapids provides caregivers for the local area including Cedar Rapids, Marion, Hiawatha, Swisher, North Liberty, Iowa City, Coralville, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Home Health Aide - HHA job with Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Home Health Aide - HHA with Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Home Health Aide - HHA job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN
• Short Shift

Home Health Aide - HHA Responsibilities

• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Help clients with routine exercises
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency

Home Health Aide - HHA Requirements

• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Respectful and compassionate
• Good time management skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong ethics
• Physical endurance
• High school diploma or equivalent