Home Health Aide HHA

Avanta Care Home Care - Atlanta; Ozark (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Avanta Care Home Care - Atlanta is seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aides to provide essential support to individuals in their homes. In this role, you will be crucial in assisting clients with daily living activities, ensuring their comfort and well-being while working independently and collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include assisting clients with bathing, dressing, preparing meals, and monitoring health status. Requirements include experience in home health care, strong observational skills, and a compassionate demeanor.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in home health care or a related field is preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Prepare nutritious meals for clients.
• Monitor health status and report concerns to healthcare providers.
• Engage clients in meaningful activities to promote well-being.
• Maintain cleanliness in the client's living environment.
• Provide support for clients with cognitive impairments.
• Administer CPR if necessary.

Skills

Previous experience in home health care

Observational skills

Meal preparation

Compassionate demeanor

Communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Home Health Aide

Location

Bradford, VT, 05033

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.

Medical Specialty

• Home Health