Home Health Aide (HHA)

Home Care Association of America; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home health organization seeks dedicated Home Health Aides to assist clients with daily activities in Jonesboro, GA. In this vital role, you will provide support tailored to the unique needs of each client, ensuring their comfort and well-being. Candidates with a compassionate demeanor and strong communication skills are encouraged to apply. The position offers benefits like health insurance and paid time off while providing an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in clients' lives.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Qualifications

• Previous experience in home health care preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong observational skills for monitoring patient conditions.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Prepare meals tailored to clients' dietary needs.
• Perform patient observations and report changes in health status.

Skills

Observational Skills

Communication

Compassion

Education

Certification in CPR

Job description

Home Health Aide

Location:Jonesboro, GA, 30238

Work Location: In-person (Home Health)

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.

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

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Medical Specialty

• Home Health