Home Health Aide (HHA)

Avanta Care Home Health; Hallowell (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Avanta Care Home Health is seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aides in Hallowell, Maine. The role involves assisting clients with daily living activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being. Ideal candidates will have strong observational skills and the ability to engage clients effectively.

Responsibilities include meal preparation, patient observation, companionship, and maintaining cleanliness of living environments. The position offers flexible scheduling and benefits like health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in home health care is preferred but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of hospice care principles is a plus.
• Certification in CPR is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Compassionate demeanor

Observation skills

Communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

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

Hallowell, ME 04347

Work Location

In-person (Home Health)

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.

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.