Home Health Aide (HHA)

Avanta Care Home Health; Farmingdale (ME); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Avanta Care Home Health in Farmingdale, ME is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to support clients in their homes. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor health, and deliver tailored care plans with independence and teamwork.

Ideal candidates show reliability, excellent communication, and the ability to work autonomously. Training included; benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and a referral program with flexible scheduling. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and patient-focused approach to care.
• Strong observational skills to monitor patient health.
• Excellent communication with clients and families.
• Ability to work independently within care plans.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow schedules.

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 dietary needs.
• Perform patient observation to monitor changes in health status and report 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 with light housekeeping and laundry.
• Provide memory care support for clients with cognitive impairments, promoting safety and cognitive engagement.
• Administer CPR if necessary and assist with catheter care as required by the client’s health plan.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Observational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Reliable and punctual

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Job Overview

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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: Farmingdale - ME - 04344

Work Location: In-person (Home Health)

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.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

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.