Home Health Aide (HHA) - OVERNIGHT SHIFT
Avanta Care Home Health · Milledgeville, GA · 3 wk ago
HealthcarePart-time
Duties
- Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.
- Prepare light meals and snacks as needed and ensure dietary needs are met.
- Perform patient observation and closely monitor changes in health status during overnight hours; promptly report any concerns to healthcare providers.
- Offer companionship and reassurance, helping clients feel secure throughout the night.
- Maintain a clean, safe living environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry.
- Provide memory care support for clients with cognitive impairments, ensuring safety and promoting calm overnight routines.
- Administer CPR if necessary and assist with catheter care as required by the client’s health plan.
Requirements
- Previous experience in home health care or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.
- Strong observational skills, particularly during overnight monitoring.
- Ability to perform meal preparation, laundry, and light cleaning duties.
- Knowledge of hospice care principles is a plus.
- Certification in CPR is highly desirable.
- Compassionate demeanor with excellent communication skills to interact effectively with clients and families.
- Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently while following care plans.
- Flexibility to work overnight schedules is required.