Home Health Aide (HHA)

Avanta Care Home Health; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Job summary

Avanta Care Home Health in Marietta, GA is seeking compassionate Home Health Aides to support clients in their own homes. You will assist with daily living activities, monitor health, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comfort and safety.

Ideal candidates show strong observation, communication, and reliability, with the ability to work independently and follow detailed care plans. CPR certification is preferred but not mandatory, and training is provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior home health care experience preferred but not required.
• Strong observational skills to monitor patient conditions.
• Ability to perform meal preparation, laundry, and light cleaning.
• CPR certification is desirable.
• Compassionate, patient, and able to follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with ADLs (bathing, dressing, grooming) and mobility.
• Prepare nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs.
• Observe health status and report changes to clinicians.
• Provide companionship to promote emotional well-being.
• Maintain clean living environment with light housekeeping.
• Support memory care and safety for clients with cognitive impairment.
• Administer CPR if necessary and assist with catheter care per plan.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Excellent communication

Strong observational skills

Independent work

Follow care plans

Education

CPR certification

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: Marietta GA 30062

Work Location: In-person (Home Health)

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

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.

Becoming a Caregiver

Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers, home care aides, home health aides, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, direct care workers. No matter the name, what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.