Home Health Personal Care HHA

Home Health Aide/Personal Care AssistantPay and Benefits:We believe that our Home Health Aides (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistants (PCA) are the heart of our business. It is hard to put a price on helping others but we know how important you are and value the impact you would make day in and day out for our clients. Competitive payFlexible schedulesMedical benefits, including vision and dental401 (k) retirement planWeekly payMobile clock in/outWork close to homeOngoing PAID training and developmentOn-the-job training for unique client situationsPaid travel time in between clients and paid mileageExtremely positive work environmentEmployee discount programsAccess to leadershipRecognition, celebrations and great team interactions!In this role, we stand prepared to equip you with the right personal protective equipment (PPE) and are ready to assist as you care for our vulnerable population of seniors and adults with disabilities.What You'll Do and Who You Are:The good news is that your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. You listen well, have great decision making skills and are passionate about your customer focus. Integrity is one of your core values as you do not ethically cut corners. You don't mind getting a little dirty … this could include (but is not limited to) assisting the patient with activities of daily living such as providing assistance with personal hygiene (toileting, bathing, care of mouth, skin and hair), ambulation, eating, dressing, shaving, light housekeeping, and other household chores.You don't have to be a gourmet chef but you can prepare a good meal and work your way around a kitchen.Assisting with the change of ostomy appliancesReinforcement of dressings (non-sterile)Assisting with the use of devices for aid in daily living (cane, walker, wheelchair or lift device)Assisting with prescribed range of motion exercisesAssisting with self-administered simple urine tests for sugar acetone or albumin (may not interpret results)Measuring and preparing special dietsMeasuring intake and outputTaking vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)Application of an external (condom-type) catheterAssisting with application of arm sling, arm splint or leg splintMust Haves:High school degree and/or a G.D. certificateSix months experience as a Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) in health care (in homes or facilities) and successful completion of a State approved Nurse Aide or Home Health Aide (HHA) and/or Personal Care Assistant (PCA) courseThe Home Health Aide shall have successfully completed a Competency Evaluation that meets the State licensing law for home health agenciesMust have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick, and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the jobCurrent CPR Certificate is recommendedMeets the requirements for employees providing direct patient careRead, write, speak and understand English as needed for the jobHave a valid driver's license and use of an insured automobile for work or access to adequate transportationWhy Right at Home?We truly believe that where you work matters, and as a company that believes in improving the lives of those we serve, we think we know a thing or two about what makes our employees happy.Here is what our employees say about us:"It's wonderful to work for a company that treats their employees with the same care and respect they want us to provide to clients." - If I have a question or an issue, there is always someone available to help me. DaveIf you need assistance with this application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time by contacting us. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.Each Right at Home office and business is independently owned and operated under a franchise agreement with Right at Home, LLC. Right at Home, LLC is not the employer or joint employer of the employees of any of its franchised offices.