Home Health Aide (HHA)

Aveanna Healthcare; South Hadley (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

ACA Benefits plans eligibility

Flexible working hours

Job summary

A healthcare services provider is seeking a part-time Home Health Aide to assist clients with personal care, meal preparation, and health monitoring. The role involves ensuring client safety, maintaining clinical records, and supporting self-help activities. Candidates must possess good organization and communication skills, and be able to lift 50 pounds. This entry-level position offers flexibility and the chance to make a real difference in clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care for clients including hygiene and grooming.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal preparation tasks.
• Assist with self-administration of medications.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Effective problem-solving

Good organization skills

Communication skills

Job description

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Company Overview

Aveanna Healthcare's Certified Business Line offers both short‑term and long‑term care services, catering to individuals under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, as well as those with Private Insurance and Private Pay. We serve a diverse patient population with varying needs, including individuals with chronic conditions, behavioral health challenges, monitoring requirements, skilled nursing, and therapeutic needs. Our patients span all age groups, from children to geriatric individuals.

Position Overview

Join Aveanna Healthcare as Home Health Aide (HHA). You will provide personal care, selected treatment procedures, minimal household tasks and occasional meal preparation under the advisory of a Registered Nurse for individuals with special needs in their homes.

Newly hired Variable Hour and Part Time employees are measured for eligibility into our ACA Benefits plans over their first twelve months of employment (also known as the Initial Measurement Period). Employees who work at least 130 hours per calendar month over this Initial Measurement Period will be invited to enroll in our ACA Benefits Plans, which offer an array of enhanced benefit plan options. If you meet the requirement under the twelve‑month Measurement Period, you will also be eligible for your choice of major medical plans, dental and vision coverage.

Award‑Winning Culture

• Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024
• Best Company for Work‑Life Balance, Happiest Employees and Culture and Best CEO in 2024, as ranked by Comparably

Essential Job Functions

• Perform personal care tasks including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks.
• Perform home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning.
• Plan meals, shop for groceries, prepare and serve meals, and clean up.
• Communicate verbally with clients, client family members, and Recover Health staff in a professional manner.
• Ensure client safety while maintaining a safe environment.
• Remind and assist clients with self‑administration of medications (with proper training).
• Encourage self‑help activities.
• Report and document services provided and changes in client’s condition or family situation to the office.
• Maintain clinical record documentation according to Recover Health policy and procedures as well as state and federal regulations.
• Other skills/abilities:
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution
• Good organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English.
• Must be able to travel.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity.
• Must have strong sense of smell and touch.
• Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance.
• Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport.

Environment

• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part‑time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care