Home Health Aide (HHA)

Avanta Care Home Health; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Avanta Care Home Health is seeking compassionate Home Health Aides to support individuals in their homes in Douglasville, GA. You will assist clients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being while working independently and collaboratively within a healthcare environment.

The role offers a flexible schedule and benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. A commitment to patient care and effective communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in home health care preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to perform meal preparation, laundry, and light cleaning duties.
• Strong observational skills to effectively monitor patient conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Prepare meals tailored to clients' dietary needs.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in meaningful activities.

Skills

Observational skills

Meal preparation

Communication skills

Compassionate demeanor

Job description

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.

Location

Douglasville - GA - 30135

Work Location

In-person (Home Health)

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.