Home Health Aide (HHA)

Avanta Care Home Health; Kingsland (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Avanta Care Home Health seeks compassionate Home Health Aides to provide essential support to clients in their homes in Kingsland, GA. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, promoting comfort, and collaborating with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include meal preparation, patient observation, and providing companionship. Strong observational skills and a compassionate demeanor are required. Benefits include a flexible schedule and health insurance.

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 clients' needs.
• Perform patient observation and report health changes.
• Engage clients in meaningful activities.

Skills

Strong observational skills

Effective communication

Compassionate demeanor

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aides to provide essential support to individuals in their homes. The role involves assisting clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and well‑being, and collaborating 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

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Location

Kingsland, GA 31548

Work Location: In‑person (Home Health)

Medical Specialty

• Home Health

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.