Home Health Aide 2 (HHA)

About the role

The Home Health Aide is a paraprofessional member of the Elders In-Home Services support team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/LPN and Manager. This position performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs.

Responsibilities

• Baths
• Grooming
• Changing bed linens
• Assisting with dressing and undressing
• Assisting with toileting activities
• Skin care to prevent breakdown
• Keeping client’s living area clean and orderly
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals
• Taking and recording clients pulse, temperature, and respiration
• Ambulating and exercising clients
• Performing range of motion or other simple procedures
• Administering medication
• Accompanying clients to doctors’ office and hospital
• Light house cleaning and doing laundry
• Assisting with applicable errands
• Maintaining safety needs of clients
• Reporting on client’s condition
• Providing instruction, emotional support, and companionship
• Maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
• Attending required training, meetings, and conferences
• Maintaining paraprofessional development through continued education and on-the-job training
• Maintaining required certifications

Requirements

• Culturally relevant experience in a care giving role
• Experience working with Elders, within a Tribal community preferred
• Current and valid Washington State Driver’s License and own transportation with valid insurance coverage
• Flexibility to work varying hours/shifts
• High school graduation or equivalent
• Pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and meet all health and immunization requirements
• Able to obtain required certifications within timelines indicated upon hire
• Food Handler’s permit within 30 days of hire
• First Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Oxygen certifications within 3 months of hire
• Valid Home Health Aide certification or Certified Nursing Assistant certificate