State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)

VITAS Healthcare; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospice care is seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aides to provide essential personal care to patients. This role is vital in ensuring comfort and dignity for those in need, as you assist with daily activities, monitor vital signs, and support families. With a commitment to professional growth and innovation, this organization offers a collaborative environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. Join a team that values compassion and dedication while advancing your career in a meaningful way.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 75 hours of training as per federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care and hygiene.
• Document patient status and care activities.
• Provide emotional and psychological support.

Skills

Personal Care

Communication

Basic Hygiene

Patient Support

Education

High School Diploma

75 Hours of Training

Job description

State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)/Home Health Aide (HHA)

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Job Description

The VITAS Home Health Aide (HHA) is a non-exempt employee trained to provide personal care and services to hospice patients, supplementing care provided by family or other caregivers.

Assigned Job Responsibilities

• Perform personal care activities as outlined in written assignments. These may include:

• Helping patients maintain good personal hygiene.
• Planning and preparing meals; assisting with feeding if needed.
• Assisting with ambulation.
• Assisting with treatments ordered by the physician and supervised by a nurse, such as changing colostomy bags, assisting with mobility aids, dressing reinforcement, range of motion exercises, measuring intake/output, and medication assistance.
• Reading and recording vital signs like temperature, pulse, and respiration.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Promoting mental alertness through engaging activities.
• Providing emotional and psychological support.
• Reporting changes in patient condition to the nurse and team.
• Teaching basic personal care to caregivers.
• Practicing infection control measures.
• Documenting patient status and care activities.
• Completing at least 12 hours of in-service training annually.
• Performing other tasks as assigned.

Limitations of the Home Health Aide (HHA)

• Cannot be assigned to institutional settings.
• Cannot change sterile dressings or irrigate body cavities or wounds.
• Cannot perform gastric lavage, catheterize patients, or administer medications.
• Cannot care for tracheotomy tubes or suction patients.
• Cannot provide unassigned personal care.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Meets personnel qualifications per 42 C.F.R. Sections 484.4 and 484.36.
• 75 hours of training as per federal regulations.
• Successfully completed a competency evaluation program.

State Allowable Training/Certification

Certifications vary by state, including CNA, HHA, HA, CHHA, Homemaker-Home Health Aide, and others.

Special Requirements

• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Availability of a telephone at home.

Essential Functions/Physical Demands

Must be able to assist with patient transfers, lift objects over 20 pounds, stand or walk for extended periods, and perform visual and physical tasks as described.

Direction Received

• Reports directly to and receives clinical direction from the VITAS Nurse.

About Us

VITAS Healthcare is a leading provider of end-of-life care, committed to professional growth, compassion, and innovation. Join us to make a difference in patients' lives while advancing your career.

Benefits Include

• Competitive pay, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.