Home Health Aide - HHA

Join a Company That Puts People First!Home Health Aide - HHAWe are one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation and growing! At Aveanna, we're proud to foster a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, encourages connection, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here's what sets us apart:Award-Winning CultureIndeed's Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees and Culture and Best CEO in 2024, as ranked by ComparablyWhy Join Us?Health, Dental, Vision and Company-Paid Life InsurancePaid Time Off AvailableFlexible scheduling- full-time, part-time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts— we will work with your availability!24/7 Local support from operators and cliniciansAveanna has a tablet in each patient's home allowing for electronic documentationCareer Pathing with opportunities for skill advancementWeekly and/or Daily PayEmployee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discountEmployee Relief Fund*Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment locationWe consider it both a privilege and an honor when we welcome a new patient into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is always delivered from a place of heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every one of our Home Health Aides works together to make sure we achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. Aveanna isn't just a provider of compassionate homecare to children and adults. We are a national leader.Position OverviewThe Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care, household assistance and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times. Essential Job Functions:Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care within the scope of practice per state lawPerform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such as:Basic First AidRead and record vital (temperature, pulse, respiration)Range of motion exercisesAmbulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devicesPrepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needsCare for patient's special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasksHelp patient maintain good personal hygiene, such as:Assistance with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eatingAssist with household management, such as:Home safety and sanitationInfection controlGeneral light housekeeping, laundry, and shopping specific to patientThorough completion and coordination of all required documentation, such as:Maintaining and completing the necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visitObserve and report significant changes in patient's condition to the (RN) Nursing SupervisorRequirementsHigh school graduate or GEDCurrent CPR certificationValid Driver's License and Acceptable MVROngoing Education:A Home Health Aide must receive at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period. In-service training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient.Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedures. Other Skills/Abilities:Attention to detailTime ManagementEffective problem-solving and conflict resolutionGood organization and communication skills Physical Requirements:Must be able to speak, write, read and understand EnglishMust be able to travelMust be able to lift 50 poundsProlonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twistingMust be able to sit and climb stairsMust have visual and hearing acuityMust have strong sense of smell and touchMust be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistanceMust be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport Environment:Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseasesOther Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.