Home Health Aide (HHA)

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:

1. Provides services as ordered in the plan of care/aide care plan and that the aide is permitted to perform under State law
2. Performs/assists with direct patient/client personal care, household chores, meals, and other assigned/delegated tasks
3. Performs/assists with simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services as assigned/delegated
4. Assists in ambulation or exercises as assigned/delegated
5. Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned per state regulation
6. Maintains excellent infection control practices at all times especially handwashing and appropriate precautions as directed by the RN
7. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures
8. Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy
9. Reports changes in the patient's condition timely as well as other and needs to the RN
10. Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned
11. Attends staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled
12. Follows Agency policy for cleaning equipment between patient uses
13. Carries out, reports and documents care given in an effective, timely manner
14. Completes all work assigned by the RN; reports incomplete assignments to the RN
15. Does not accept assignments for a patient for which he/she has not received appropriate training
16. When applicable under state law, follows and performs RN delegation tasks as assigned
17. Observes confidentiality and safeguards for all patient related information
18. Reports any complaint, infection, variance, accident, or unusual occurrence to the RN
19. Participates in QAPI activities as requested/assigned
20. Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy
21. Appearance is always within Agency standard; is clean and well groomed
22. Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments
23. Attends position related in-services as assigned. Attends all mandatory in-service programs as scheduled; minimally 12 hours/year
24. Maintains clean and neat work environment
25. Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making
26. Maintains all human resource renewables as directed
27. 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 has 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: $20.00 - $21.00 / hour