Home Health Aide (HHA)

Overview

Amivie - Fosterbridge Coolville - PT M-F 20hr/wk

Start Your Healthcare Career with Us-No Experience Needed!
Looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare? We offer free training to help you earn your Home Health Aide certification-no prior experience required!

Join our team of dedicated caregivers and make a real difference in the lives of our clients across Northeast Ohio. We're committed to providing quality care and supporting our team every step of the way.

Apply today for phone or in-person interviews and find out more about our immediate openings! Have experience as a caregiver? We can get you in the field even more quickly!

What do we offer you as an employee?

• Weekly Pay
• Flexible shifts - work as little or as much as you can!
• Location near you - we have clients everywhere!
• Referral bonuses
• The opportunity to help others in your community who need you

Responsibilities

• Personal Care as needed
• A successful Home Health-care Aide provides personal care services under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse
• Ability to follow a care plan
• Meal preparation/feeding
• Laundry
• Light Housekeeping
• Knows and follows infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.
• Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse.
• Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client's records. Completes the appropriate records to document cares given and pertinent observations.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case Manager.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.
• Treats patients and families with respect. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Accepts and fulfills assignments with the agency. Exercise good judgment in accepting assignments.
• Participates in required in-service programs to meet compliance requirements. Identifies learning needs to agency supervisor.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Qualifications

• Meet the training and/or certification requirements of the state in which the home health aide services are being provided. This includes specifications of contracted agencies for which services are being provided.
• Active and verifiable State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) or Certified Nursing Assistant CNA certification in applicable state OR 1 year of supervised, verifiable experience within the last 3 years.
• Be at lease eighteen (18) years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.
• Good interpersonal skills and a passion for caring for those in need.
• Current driver's license, good driving record, and/or reliable transportation is required.
• 1 + years of experience is highly preferred.
• Frequent standing walking, stopping/bending infrequent squatting/kneeling and balancing
• Weight handled: push, force required: 30 - 50 lbs (at times)