Home Health Aid (HHA)

Overnight shift available to start immediately. Hours are Monday–Friday 9 PM–5 AM, Saturday–Sunday at a higher rate.

Pay

$15/hr Monday–Friday, $16/hr Saturday–Sunday. Paid weekly.

Requirements

• Must be vaccinated
• Must have a current driver’s license or reliable transportation to travel to assignments
• Must agree to and pass a criminal history check and an Employee Misconduct Registry check

Qualifications

• If under 18 years of age: high-school graduate or enrolled in a vocational education program; must successfully demonstrate competency to perform assigned tasks
• If 18 years or older: proof of competency through education and/or experience, or demonstrate competency to perform tasks as assigned
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and perform tasks assigned by Supervisor
• Must demonstrate interest in the welfare of the elderly and/or disabled
• If performing G-Tube feedings, must successfully complete a Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and pass a written Skills Test

Responsibilities

• Provide personal assistance and/or health-related services to patients/clients in their place of residence
• Ensure a safe and clean environment
• Work cooperatively with the patient/client and family
• Report observations and problems to the Supervisor
• Promote positive, supportive, and respectful communication to the patient/client, family, and Agency personnel
• Provide an environment that promotes respect for the patient’s/client’s privacy and property
• Perform personal assistance or health-related tasks according to the Individualized Service Plan
• Appropriately report changes to ensure continuity of care
• Practice accepted infection control principles
• Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment
• Utilize skills necessary to perform services according to the Agency’s policy
• Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the Agency and demonstrate effective time management skills
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency by attending required in-services
• Promote the Agency’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care

Environmental and Working Conditions

• Works in patient’s/client’s residence in various conditions
• Possible exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases
• Must have the ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather

Physical and Mental Effort

• Prolonged standing and walking required
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients/clients
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, identify patient/client needs, make quick decisions, and meet patient/client and family psychosocial needs
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Must have the ability to use durable medical equipment in the home