Home Health Aide Lafayette (Weekly Pay and Flexible Hours)

Altra Homecare Group; Terre Town (IN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Competitive weekly pay

Overtime pay

Holiday pay

Flexible work schedule

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Altra Home Health is seeking compassionate CNAs and HHAs to deliver essential in-home personal care, support daily living activities, and enhance patient well-being. You will work in patients' homes, promoting safety, comfort, and independence through dedicated caregiving and strong communication with the care team.

Applicants should have CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and ideally 1 year of experience in home health or related settings.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and able to read and follow written instructions.
• Current CPR certification and willingness to meet state/federal training.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient laundry and light housekeeping as needed.
• Provide medication reminders and support safety at all times.
• Prepare light meals and assist with feeding when required.
• Monitor temperature and assist with ambulation and ROM exercises.
• Document care accurately and report changes to supervisor promptly.
• Maintain privacy, infection control, and care protocols.
• Provide hands-on bathing assistance and meaningful companionship.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Medication reminders

Privacy & infection control

Education

CPR certification

Job description

Job Title

Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide

About Us

Altra Home Health is built on a team-based approach that delivers personalized care tailored to each client's unique needs. As a community-focused, personal service agency, we're committed to supporting the health, comfort, and independence of our patients right in their own homes. Our patient-first philosophy is rooted in strong, trusting relationships and fuels our drive to consistently meet—and exceed—the expectations of those we serve.

What We're Looking For

Altra Home Health is seeking caring and dependable professionals to join our team as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) and Home Health Aides (HHA). In this role, you'll provide essential personal care that supports the daily needs, comfort, and well-being of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient laundry when needed.
• Provide friendly medication reminders.
• Help ensure patient safety at all times.
• Promptly report significant changes in a patient's condition to their supervisor.
• Prepare light meals and assist with feeding when required.
• Monitor and record patient temperature.
• Support patients with ambulation.
• Guide patients through range of motion exercises and other simple physical activities.
• Keep thorough documentation and follow all care protocols.
• Uphold privacy policies and infection control guidelines.
• Offer hands-on bathing assistance.
• Handle light housekeeping tasks.
• Provide meaningful companionship, including letter-writing and reading.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid Driver's License and Auto Insurance required.
• Preferred: at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
• Ability to read, follow written instructions, and accurately document care provided.
• Current CPR certification.
• Willingness to comply with all State and Federal training requirements.
• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) may be hired as Home Health Aides and will perform the same essential job functions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Competitive weekly pay ($15–$18/hr).
• Overtime pay.
• Holiday pay.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Direct Deposit.