PartTime Certified Home Health Aide

Almost Kin; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Almost Kin in Evansville, Indiana is looking for a Certified Home Health Aide to provide personal care and support services to patients under RN supervision. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, hygiene, and maintaining independence for clients in their home environments.

The ideal candidate must complete an Indiana-approved training program and hold an active HHA certification or be willing to obtain one. Physical ability and adherence to infection control are essential.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Indiana HHA Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Physical ability to assist with lifting, turning, and transferring patients.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with personal hygiene, grooming, bathing, dressing, and mobility needs.
• Documents daily care activities accurately and submits records to the agency.
• Observes and reports any changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising RN.

Skills

Basic personal care skills

Infection control

Safe transfer techniques

Education

Indiana state-approved Home Health Aide training program

Job description

General Function

The Certified Home Health Aide provides personal care and support services to patients under the supervision of an RN, assisting with activities of daily living and documenting care provided.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists patients with personal hygiene, grooming, bathing, dressing, and mobility needs.
• Provides assistance with meal preparation, feeding, and light housekeeping tasks as directed.
• Observes and reports any changes in the patient’s condition to the supervising RN.
• Documents daily care activities accurately and submits records to the agency.
• Supports patients in maintaining independence and dignity in the home environment.
• Adheres to infection control and safety standards during all care activities.
• Participates in ongoing training and competency evaluations.

Knowledge and Required Training

Must have completed an Indiana state-approved Home Health Aide training program and have an active Indiana HHA Certification (or willingness to obtain). Knowledge of basic personal care skills, infection control, and safe transfer techniques required.

Personal Relationships

Maintains respectful communication with patients, families, and healthcare staff. Reports directly to the supervising RN.

Physical Demands

Requires physical ability to assist with lifting, turning, and transferring patients. Must be able to perform household support tasks.

Work Environment

Work is performed in patient homes. Conditions may vary and exposure to infectious diseases may occur.

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of duties to be performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.