Home Health Aide (HHA)

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to join their dedicated team. In this role, you'll provide essential personal care and support to clients in their homes, ensuring their comfort and safety. Your responsibilities will include assisting with daily living activities, documenting patient conditions, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. This position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of individuals while working in a supportive and flexible environment. If you're passionate about helping others and have the required qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be certified nursing assistant in North Carolina.
• Six months healthcare experience or completion of preceptor program.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on personal care and assist with daily living activities.
• Document observations and changes in patient condition.
• Promote a safe environment during care.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to read and write clinical info

Prioritize multiple tasks

Knowledge of infection prevention

Education

Completion of approved aide training

Healthcare experience (6 months)

Nursing student or RN/LPN/LVN graduate

Job description

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Must be certified nursing assistant in the state of North Carolina

General Purpose:

Members of the interdisciplinary team who provide hands-on personal care, report changes in the patient’s/client’s condition, perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services, and provide incidental/instrumental activities of daily living as assigned to patients/clients in the home setting, following policies, procedures, and regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Read and record temperature, pulse, and respirations.
• Assist, perform, and train patients and families in activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, skin care, oral hygiene, toileting, and nutrition.
• Promote a safe environment and maintain unobstructed pathways during care.
• Assist with ambulation, transfers, and range of motion exercises.
• Assist with incidental activities like shopping, meal prep, socialization, homemaking, and maintaining a clean environment.
• Assist in medication reminding and administration of self-administered medications.
• Follow infection prevention measures, including universal precautions and PPE.
• Perform only tasks assigned per the service plan.
• Recognize, report, and document changes in patient condition and safety.
• Accurately document observations and activities.
• Organize self to complete visits and tasks efficiently.
• Complete mandatory in-services and provide required documentation.
• Participate in QAPI and Emergency Preparedness programs.
• Complete other assignments as requested.
• Respect patient rights and confidentiality.

Home Health Aide MAY NOT:

• Perform skilled nursing procedures prohibited by law or regulation.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Must be 18+ years old.
• Six months healthcare experience or completion of the Office's preceptor program.
• Be a nursing student in last year or have documentation of skills, or be a graduate RN or LPN/LVN.
• Complete approved aide training and competency evaluation.
• Or meet state licensure and registry requirements.
• No work lapse of 24 months as a home health or nurse aide; if lapse occurs, re-completion of training is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Two positive references.
• Pass home health aide knowledge exam.
• Pass criminal and abuse background checks.
• Effective communication skills in English.
• Ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical info.
• Prioritize multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proof of valid driver’s license and auto insurance if applicable.

Working Conditions & Physical Effort:

• Travel within service area.
• Work in patients’ homes.
• Potential exposure to infectious materials, requiring safety precautions.
• Constant standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.