Home Health Aide - HHA
Visiting Angels Abilene, TX · Sagerton, TX · 1 wk ago
HealthcareInternship
About the role
Visiting Angels’ office in Abilene is seeking compassionate Home Health Aides (HHAs) to provide care for seniors and those in need in the Big Country area, including Sagerton, Stamford, Hamlin, and surrounding communities. This role is ideal for individuals committed to making a meaningful difference through companion care, personal assistance, and support for daily living activities. Beyond a job, this is an opportunity for personal growth, with advanced training available in areas like dementia and Alzheimer’s care.
Responsibilities
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (e.g., doctor’s appointments, walks)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients with routine exercises
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from clients (when able)
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Requirements
- Passion to serve others—a true caregiver
- Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate demeanor
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
Schedule
- Part Time
- 8 Hour Shifts
- 10 Hour Shifts
- 12 Hour Shifts
- PRN
- Short Shifts
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- PPE Provided
- Holiday Pay
- Referral Bonuses
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay
- Continuing Education