Home Health Aide (HHA)

Avanta Care Home Health; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Avanta Care Home Health is looking for dedicated Home Health Aides to support individuals in their homes in Saco, ME. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities, meal preparation, and providing companionship while ensuring client safety and comfort.

The ideal candidate has prior home health care experience, strong communication skills, and is reliable and compassionate. A flexible schedule is provided with the opportunity to work closely with clients to improve their daily lives.

Qualifications

• Previous home health care experience preferred.
• Ability to perform meal preparation, laundry, and light cleaning duties.
• Knowledge of hospice care principles is a plus.
• CPR certification is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
• Prepare meals tailored to clients' dietary needs.
• Perform patient observation to monitor health status changes.
• Engage clients in meaningful activities to promote well-being.
• Maintain cleanliness in the client’s living environment.
• Provide memory care support for cognitive impairments.
• Administer CPR and assist with catheter care as required.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Strong observational skills

Excellent communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

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 assist clients with daily living activities, ensure their comfort, and work independently and collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

Location

Saco, ME 04072 (In-person Home Health)

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Duties

• Assist clients with 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 health status changes and report 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 engagement.
• Administer CPR if necessary and assist with catheter care as required by the client’s health plan.

Requirements

• Previous home health care experience preferred.
• Strong observational skills.
• Ability to perform meal preparation, laundry, and light cleaning duties.
• Knowledge of hospice care principles a plus.
• CPR certification highly desirable.
• Compassionate demeanor with excellent communication skills.
• Reliability, punctuality, and ability to work independently while following care plans.

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.