Home Health Aid

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Training & development

Schedule / Expected Work Hours:

Will vary based on client assignment.

Job Summary

Provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist. The Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional who performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort and well-being.

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor Provides Supervision To: NA – No supervision responsibilities

Responsibilities

Provide companionship and, if authorized, transportation to clients according to the care plan.

Assist client with general Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, meals, and safe ambulation/transfers.

Report any changes in the client’s condition to the supervisor as outlined in the care plan.

Document care provided and maintain accurate records for the Agency.

Work collaboratively with the client’s care team and ensure effective communication.

Promote client safety by following infection control practices and reporting unsafe conditions.

Attend in-service programs to meet compliance and notify supervisors of any educational needs.

Qualifications

Successful completion of one of the following:

A nursing education program preparing for RN or LPN licensure;

Active CNA license with no restrictions;

A nurse aide education program approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing;

Current enrollment in a nursing education program preparing for RN or LPN licensure with at least one (1) nursing course completed that includes clinical experience involving direct client care;

Completion of a competency evaluation program that meets the criteria of 42 CFR 484.36 (b). Home health aides need only be evaluated on the tasks in 42 CFR 484.36 (B) as those tasks relate tot he personal care services to be provided

Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written care plan.

Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair.

Current CPR certification.

Company Overview First Day Homecare® is a leading homecare provider with locations across the US specializing in pediatric Private Duty Nursing services and other home and community-based services. As the first and only franchise in the US to specialize in pediatric Private Duty Nursing, we are driven by our commitment to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. Our services vary from location to location but may include Personal Care Services, Private Duty Nursing, and ABA (Autism) Therapy. Join our team and be a part of a mission to bring specialized, family-centered care to children and others in need. With First Day Homecare®, today is the First Day of better days™.

Company Purpose/Mission First Day Homecare® strives to improve the lives of its clients by providing comprehensive care, oversight, and collaboration to children and adults who are either aging in place, medically complex, or living with chronic conditions.

Company Values

Standards of Care: Our policies and procedures will follow industry standards and evidence-based practice, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our clients.

Collaboration: We will work closely with family members, physicians, other healthcare providers, or anybody else in the client-defined circle of care.

Over-communication: We will do our best to ensure our clients have all the information they need when they need it.

People First: We will prioritize people over profits, ensuring that their well-being, growth, and satisfaction are at the heart of every decision we make.

Transparency: We strive to be open and honest in all interactions, especially in times when our service has fallen short.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to First Day Franchising.