What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide (HHA) position at Legacy Visiting Health Services?
We are looking for a compassionate Home Health Aide to provide assistance in daily living and personal care services in patient's homes in accordance with an established care plan.
Responsibilities
- Provide health care services in patients residences
- Perform domestic and household tasks
- Transport and accompany patients to a doctors office or to hospital
- Assist clients with personal care activities
- Monitor patient 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 a 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 license
- High school degree
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $10.45 - $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $10 - $14