Home Health Aide (HHA) / In-Home Caregiver

• Long-term employment for part-time and full-time Home Health Aides.

• Those seeking full-time hours will have the option to start with part-time hours and first priority to add additional clients/shifts for up to 40 hours per week (if desired).
• Flexible shift times: We build reliable, consistent schedules that fit your lifestyle.
• No Requirements for On-Call shifts, extensive travel distances, or overtime (when not desired).
• Weekly pay including onboarding and training.
• Back-up accommodations for scheduled vacations so your clients receive care while you're away.
• Growth Opportunities: Pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees, as well as schedule accommodations for school/classes.
• Friendly travel expectations: Our standard travel radius for client coverage is 15-30 minutes from every employee's home. Candidates only seeking cases closer to home (<20 minutes) are still encouraged to apply but please specify travel limitations in application questions.
• Mileage reimbursement between multiple clients is provided.
• Full time employees are eligible for medical and other company benefits.
• All employees are eligible for unlimited referral bonuses based on HCN's Referral Bonus Program criteria.

• 1+ year of verifiable experience in home care or caregiving setting is required.
• Successful completion of a formal certification training program (CNA, STNA, CHHA) is preferred, and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation. HCN will train non-certified caregivers committed to building a career with our agency.
• 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).
• Willingness and aptitude to perform light housekeeping in addition to patient care services as needed is required.
• Strong attendance and dependability track record with previous employers.
• Good interpersonal skills and compassion for helping others live their best lives are required.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care, incorporating attention to detail in following instructions, documenting notes, and communicating with our agency.
• Desirable character traits: reliable, honest beyond reproach, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented (in care + documentation), accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful.
• Be at lease eighteen (18) years of age.
• Valid driver's license/ID and reliable transportation to/from client care locations is mandatory.

• Deliver direct patient care and support, following the established plan of care.
• Measure and record vital signs and other specified metrics as instructed.
• Assist with personal care tasks and activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, oral hygiene, nail & skin care, shaving, dressing).
• Perform household tasks essential to health care and living at home (e.g., meal preparation/feeding, laundry, light housekeeping).
• Assists patients 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.
• Identify and report any abnormal findings or changes in the patient's condition.
• Help with therapy exercises under supervision of our therapists (e.g., range of motion exercises, ambulation assistance).

• Know and follow infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.
• Report any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse.
• Document care provided and complete all forms required for the client's records. Complete 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.
• Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment, avoiding equipment use until orientation has been provided. Notifying supervisor(s) of educational needs immediately.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested and through approved channels in a very timely manner.
• Treat patients and families with respect. Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Accept and fulfill assignments with our agency. Exercise good judgment in accepting assignments.
• Participate in required in-service programs to meet compliance requirements. Identify learning needs to agency supervisor.
• Perform 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.

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