Home Health Aide (HHA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Avanta Care Home Health in Dublin, GA is seeking compassionate Home Health Aides to provide essential support to individuals. You will assist clients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being, working independently and collaboratively in a home health setting.

This role demands a strong commitment to patient care, requiring a compassionate demeanor and excellent communication skills. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients.

Qualifications

• Compassionate demeanor to interact effectively with clients and families.
• Reliable and punctual with the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of hospice care principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Prepare meals that meet clients' dietary needs.
• Monitor changes in health status and report to healthcare providers.
• Engage clients in activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.
• Maintain cleanliness in the client's living environment.
• Provide memory care support for clients with cognitive impairments.
• Administer CPR if necessary and assist with catheter care.

Skills

Observational skills

Communication skills

Meal preparation

Education

Previous experience in home health care or a related field

Certification in CPR

Job description

Home Health Aide

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: Dublin, GA 31021, Work Location: In-person (Home Health)

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Responsibilities

• 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.

Medical Specialty

• Home Health

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.

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