Home Health Aide (HHA)

Aveanna Healthcare; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare provider is seeking a Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide personal care and selected treatment for individuals with special needs in their homes. The role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to assist with daily living tasks. Candidates must have a high school degree and be at least 18 years old. This part-time position offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a positive impact on clients' lives.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Completion of competency testing for Home Health Aide role.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene and grooming tasks.
• Perform light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation.
• Document services provided and changes in client’s condition.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Effective problem-solving

Conflict resolution

Good organization

Communication skills

Education

High school degree/GED

Completion of company's competency testing for HHA

Valid driver's license

Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

Job description

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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.

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• 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.
• Must be able to perform prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting.
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity.
• Must have a strong sense of smell and touch.
• Must be able to reposition patients and move equipment without assistance.
• Must be able to 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

• 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.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older with high school degree/GED.
• Completion of the company’s competency testing for HHA.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

Preferred

• Minimum of one-year Home Health Care experience or long‑term care experience is a plus.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part‑time
• Job function: Health Care Provider

Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

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.