Home Health Aide

About the role

Provides in-home assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) to Neighborhood PACE participants.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and monitors participant ADL/IADL care plans and follows the plan of care.
• Documents care provided on participant flow sheets.
• Checks the health aide voicemail at the beginning of each shift and every two hours until the end of the shift.
• Reports any abnormal findings, alterations in participant status, and/or care refusal to the team in a timely manner.
• Assists participants with ADLs per assignment, as defined in the care plan and as needed.
• Accompanies participants to appointments as assigned.
• Carries out simple treatments under the direction of nursing staff, including simple catheter care and skin assessments during personal care.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Current certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) from an approved program.
• One year experience working with a frail or elderly population.
• Prior experience as a health aide, personal care assistant, or similar role.
• Vehicle to travel from home to home preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills; bilingual a plus.
• Physical capability to provide ADL and mobility assistance to all PACE participants.

Pay

Hourly rate starting at $22.00 up to $31.00 based on experience.