Home Health Aide (HHA)

Job description

Are you looking for a home health aide job where you can make a difference in people's lives? Do you want to work for a home care agency that truly cares about you? That's where you can shine. We are proud to offer you the opportunity to pursue your passion at your own level, on a flexible schedule, and with the recognition and benefits you need. Come and work for us and see how BrightStar Care of Gastonia employees uphold A Higher Standard.

What We Offer:

At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their well-being. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

• Paid Time Off
• 401 (k)
• Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Weekly Pay w/ direct deposit
• Flexible / Permanent Schedule
• Joint Commission Accredited

We Strongly live our value of a work-life balance by providing our employees with the following:

• We offer flexible work schedules on a variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments
• Weekend and evening opportunities, in-home and facility based

Responsibilities:

• Providing assistance and hygiene care as directed, including but not limited to: bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, undressing, toileting activities and assisting with measurements, if necessary
• Providing assistance with daily tasks, including but not limited to: feeding, meal preparation, linen changes, light housekeeping, providing transportation to doctor appointments, outdoor activities, and shopping
• Assisting client with active and passive mobility work defied by the plan of care, and documenting observed changes to the Director of Nursing

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of a Home Health Aide Program
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented health care experience (unless participating in an approved Mentor Program
• Certified CPR and negative TB skin or chest x-ray
• Licensed driver with an insured automobile
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class