Home Health Aide CAREGIVER

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and reliable Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide high-quality care to clients within their own homes. The ideal candidate will assist clients with activities of daily living (ADLs), monitor their health status, and provide essential emotional and social support to help them maintain independence.
Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assist clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and basic hygiene.
• Mobility Support: Support transfers, walking, and light physical exercise safely.
• Meal Preparation: Prepare nutritious meals according to dietary plans and restrictions.
• Light Housekeeping: Perform light cleaning, laundry, dishwashing, and changing bed linens.
• Medication Reminders: Provide timely prompts for medication self-administration.
• Transportation & Outings: Accompany clients to medical appointments and grocery shopping.
• Health Monitoring: Track physical and mental changes, reporting issues to supervisors or family members.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Certification: Valid Home Health Aide (HHA) certification as mandated by state guidelines.
• Health & Safety: Valid CPR/First Aid certification, clear background check, and negative TB test.
• Transit: Reliable transportation, active driver's license, and auto insurance (if transporting clients).
• Soft Skills: High level of patience, empathy, active listening, and strong communication skills.

• Entry-Level (Most Common): No prior experience required. Must hold a valid Home Health Aide (HHA) certification. Will provide on-the-job training.
• Preferred Experience: 6 months to 1 year of experience in home care, caregiving, or a healthcare facility preferred but not required.
• Specialized Care Experience: 1 to 2 years of experience required (typically used if the client has advanced needs like Dementia, Alzheimer's, or hospice care).