Home Health Aide (HHA, CNA, STNA)
Home Care Network
- Portsmouth, OH
- $13.00-14.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 20-25 hours per week (M-F) available immediately, with additional hours available on weekends (if desired).
- After starting, you will have the option to add additional clients for up to 40 hours per week (not required).
- Home care experience and/or credentials (incl. CNA, STNA) are desirable, but we will train those committed to building a caregiver career with our agency!
- Full-time employees are eligible for medical and other company benefits including PTO.
- Qualified HHAs: $13.00/hr
- CNAs: $13.50/hr
- STNAs: $14.00/hr
- No Experience / First-time Caregivers: $12.50/hr + automatic $0.50/hr increase after 6 mos. of consecutive employment
- Successful completion of a formal certification training program (CNA, STNA, HHA) and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation.
- Meet the training and/or certification requirements of the state in which the home health aide services are being provided. This includes specifications of contracted agencies for which services are being provided.
- CPR and First Aide Certifications required (or can be obtained prior to hire date through our agency or accredited third parties).
- Be at lease eighteen (18) years of age.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.
- Good interpersonal skills and a passion for caring for those in need.
- Current driver's license, good driving record, and/or reliable transportation is required.
- 1 + years of experience is highly preferred.
- Range of motion exercises
- Assistance in ambulation or exercises
- Bathing
- Shampooing
- Skin care/nail care
- Oral hygiene
- Shaving
- Dressing
- Meal preparation/feeding
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Assists in the patient in taking medications under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. This includes opening a container or pill caddy & handing it to the patient, but does not include administration of the medications.
- Knows and follows infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.
- Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse.
- Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client's records. Completes the appropriate records to document cares given and pertinent observations.
- Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case Manager.
- Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.
- Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.
- Treats patients and families with respect. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
- Accepts and fulfills assignments with the agency. Exercise good judgment in accepting assignments.
- Participates in required in-service programs to meet compliance requirements. Identifies learning needs to agency supervisor.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary
- Frequent standing walking, stopping/bending infrequent squatting/kneeling and balancing
- Weight handled: push, force required: 1-20 lbs. frequently, 20-30 lbs. occasionally, 30-50 lbs. infrequently, carry/lift:1-20 lbs. frequently, 20-30 lbs. occasionally, 30-50 lbs. infrequently.
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Pediatrics
- Do you have a valid CPR and First Aid Training Certificates, or are willing to complete them prior to starting?
- Are you interested in this position as: only part time, only full time, or either?
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)