Home Health Aide (HHA)

Avanta Care Home Health; Gorham (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; 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 in Gorham, ME to provide essential support for individuals in their homes. The role involves assisting clients with daily living activities such as bathing and meal preparation, as well as providing companionship and monitoring health status.

This position offers a flexible schedule, health insurance, and paid time off. Ideal candidates should be reliable and have strong observational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in home health care or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to perform meal preparation, laundry, and light cleaning duties.
• Knowledge of hospice care principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Prepare meals tailored to clients' dietary needs.
• Perform patient observation and report health changes.
• Engage clients in meaningful activities.
• Maintain cleanliness in the client's living environment.
• Provide memory care support for clients with cognitive impairments.
• Administer CPR if necessary.

Skills

Observational skills

Compassionate demeanor

Communication skills

Education

Certification in CPR

Job description

Job Overview

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

Gorham, ME 04038

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.