Home Health Aide

Home Health Aide (HHA)

The Home Health Aide (HHA) is a paraprofessional who is specifically trained to provide skilled personal care and activities of daily living (ADL's) to patients in their place of residence under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN). In this role, you will report to the Registered Nurse (RN).

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides services as ordered in the plan of care/aide care plan and that the aide is permitted to perform under State law.
• Performs/assists with direct patient/client personal care, household chores, meals, and other assigned/delegated tasks.
• Performs/assists with simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services as assigned/delegated.
• Assists in ambulation or exercises as assigned/delegated.
• Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned per state regulation.
• Maintains excellent infection control practices at all times especially handwashing and appropriate precautions as directed by the RN.
• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Reports changes in the patient's condition timely as well as other and needs to the RN.
• Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
• Attends staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Follows Agency policy for cleaning equipment between patient uses.
• Carries out, reports and documents care given in an effective, timely manner.
• Completes all work assigned by the RN; reports incomplete assignments to the RN.
• Does not accept assignments for a patient for which he/she has not received appropriate training.
• When applicable under state law, follows and performs RN delegation tasks as assigned.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards for all patient related information.
• Reports any complaint, infection, variance, accident, or unusual occurrence to the RN.
• Participates in QAPI activities as requested/assigned.
• Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.
• Appearance is always within Agency standard; is clean and well groomed.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.
• Attends position related in-services as assigned. Attends all mandatory in-service programs as scheduled; minimally 12 hours/year.
• Maintains clean and neat work environment.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making.
• Maintains all human resource renewables as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned/delegated.

Required Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:

• Has an empathetic and compassionate attitude toward the care of the sick.
• Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
• Ability to effectively communicate; to demonstrate competency in the provision of care and services safely and effectively; and to treat patients with dignity and respect regarding person and property.
• Ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job; has a mature outlook.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the needs of the patient/client.

Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 18 years of age or per state regulation
• Maintains licensure or certification per state regulation
• Maintains current CPR certification and health certifications per state requirements

Benefits + Perks of Joining the Team Select Family:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Referral Program
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid, hands-on training
• Weekly pay
• Tuition Assistance Programs and Continuing Education opportunities
• Nursing programs for new graduates available!

Pay Range: $14.00 - $16.00 / hour

Team Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice. Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, disability, political belief, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Team Select Home Care is an employment-at-will employer.