Home Health Aid

Key Responsibilities

• Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including:
• Bathing (bed bath, shower, or tub)
• Dressing and grooming
• Oral care
• Toileting
• Transfers and ambulation (bed, wheelchair, automobile, etc.)
• Turning and repositioning bedridden clients to prevent pressure injuries
• Provide meal planning, preparation, and feeding support according to dietary guidelines in the Plan of Care
• Empty catheter and colostomy bags and accurately document output (without changing tubing or placement)
• Change bed linens and assist with laundering soiled clothing
• Accompany clients to appointments and errands, providing transportation and companionship
• Engage clients in recreational and social activities such as walking, reading, and conversation
• Provide emotional support to clients and families
• Accurately document client care, condition, progress, and concerns
• Complete all required documentation on the same day services are provided
• Record vital signs, meal consumption, fluid intake, and urine/bowel output as directed
• Promptly report any changes in client condition to the RN Case Manager or administrator
• Immediately report any client hospitalization (care is paused until further direction)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Successful completion of an approved HHA training program
• Completion of required competency testing
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• TB screening within the past year
• Clear state background check
• Reliable transportation with valid auto insurance
• Ability to lift at least 25 pounds
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions