Home Health Aide (HHA)

Aveanna Healthcare; Weston (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide (HHA) in Weston, Massachusetts. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing personal care, meal preparation, and light household tasks for individuals with special needs. A valid HHA Certificate or CNA license is required, as well as a relevant driver's license and reliable transportation.

Ideal candidates will be 18 or older with a high school degree/GED and have the ability to communicate effectively in English. Join our diverse team and make a difference in the lives of our clients!

Qualifications

• Must hold valid HHA Certificate or current CNA license.
• Must have a valid Driver's license and reliable transportation.
• 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks including assistance with hygiene and grooming.
• Cook meals and perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Document services provided and changes in clients' conditions.

Skills

Ability to provide personal care

Communication skills

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Education

High school degree/GED

Valid HHA Certificate or CNA license

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

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.

Required Qualifications

• Must hold valid HHA Certificate or current CNA license
• Must have a valid Driver's license and reliable transportation
• 18 years of age or older with High school degree/GED
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English

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 Qualifications

• Current CPR certification (with hands-on component) or able to obtain one
• Current TB test

Preferred

• Minimum of one-year Home Health Care experience or LTC experience a plus

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.

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