Home Health Aide

Benefits: Training & development Key Responsibilities and Duties perform a variety of tasks tailored to individual care plans, generally categorized into personal care, health monitoring, and household support: Personal Care (ADLs): Assisting with bathing, showering, grooming, hair care, oral hygiene, and dressing. Mobility & Transfers: Helping patients move around, including transferring them from bed to chair (using safe lifting techniques/equipment) and accompanying them on walks. Health Monitoring: Checking and recording vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration) and observing skin condition. Medical Support: Providing medication reminders or assisting with self-administered medications as allowed by state regulations. Nutrition & Meal Prep: Planning and preparing nutritious meals, feeding patients, and shopping for groceries. Household Care: Maintaining a clean and safe environment by performing light housekeeping, such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, and cleaning the patient’s immediate area. Documentation: Keeping accurate, daily records of services provided and reporting any significant changes in the patient’s physical or mental condition to their supervisor. Essential Skills & Environment: Working Conditions & Environment Settings: Private homes, assisted living facilities, or residential care settings. Physical Demands: Requires moderate physical activity, including lifting, bending, and standing for long periods. Schedule: Often provides flexible hours, but may include mornings, evenings. Autonomy & Travel: Work independently, traveling between homes, often requiring schedule flexibility. Collaboration: Strong communication skills to work within an interdisciplinary team. Problem-Solving: Differentiate urgent from non-urgent situations and manage varied patient needs. Technical Skills: Proficiency with required technology for documentation and communication. Works independently in various patient homes, often managing multiple patients. Requires strong time management, problem-solving, and independent decision-making within their scope. Adapts care plans based on the unique resources and challenges of the home setting. Household Support: Performing light housekeeping (laundry, cleaning), meal preparation, and grocery shopping. Mobility & Safety: Helping with transfers (bed/chair) and ensuring a safe, clean environment. Transportation: Accompanying clients to appointments or running errands. Documentation: Keeping daily records of services rendered and client progress. Typical Requirements & Qualifications Training & Certification: Completion of a state-approved training program. Certification: Active registration on the state’s Home Care Aide Registry. Must be 18 years of age or older. Background: Ability to pass background checks (fingerprinting) and drug screens. Health: Proof of required health screenings (TB testing) and immunizations (COVID-19). Certifications: Current CPR/BLS certification. Skills: Strong communication skills, empathy for the elderly/frail, and the ability to work independently. requirements Certification for HHA. About Us: MedicalOne Health LLC has been serving the Antioch community for over a decade, providing high-quality home health services with compassion and dedication. Our patients love us for our personalized care, and our employees appreciate a supportive work environment that encourages growth and teamwork.