What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide (HHA) position at Birchwood Suites?
We are looking for a compassionate Home Health Aide to provide assistance in daily living and personal care services in accordance the department of health.
Responsibilities
- Provide health care services in patients residences
- Perform domestic and household tasks
- Transport and accompany patients to doctors office or to hospital
- Administer simple prescribed medications
- Assist with clients personal care activities
- Monitor patients (vital signs, temperature, respiration, etc) and report on their condition
- Maintain patients care records and document provided services
- Assist patients with mobility and physical therapies/exercises
- Instruct and counsel patients and families on diet and exercise
- Collect routine specimens
- Provide companionship and basic emotional or psychological support
Skills
- Proven working experience as home health aide
- Ability to monitor vital signs and to collect specimens
- Familiarity with basic nutrition and personal hygiene standards
- Proficiency in English
- Nursing and health care administration skills
- Caring and compassionate personality
- Current CPR certificate
- First Aid training
- Valid driver’s licence
- High school degree
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $17
