What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide position at Opal Rose Home Care and Companion?
Job Summary:
Opal Rose is seeking compassionate and reliable Home Health Aides (HHAs) to provide high quality, non-medical support to seniors and individuals with disabilities. The ideal candidate will have an active HHA certification (or be currently enrolled in an approved training program), a strong work ethic, and a genuine passion for helping others maintain independence in the comfort of their own homes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with personal hygiene, including bathing, grooming, and dressing
- Support safe mobility, transfers, and positioning
- Prepare meals and assist with feeding if necessary
- Perform light housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe, clean environment
- Remind clients to take prescribed medications
- Run errands and accompany clients to appointments as needed
- Offer emotional support, companionship, and conversation
- Observe and report any changes in the client's condition to the supervisor
Qualifications:
- Active Home Health Aide (HHA) certification or currently enrolled in an approved HHA training course
- CPR and First Aid certified (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
- Prior experience in home care or healthcare setting preferred
- Knowledge of basic nutrition, home safety, and infection control
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift and assist with mobility as needed
- Must be reliable, compassionate, and patient
- Comfortable around small pets
Perks & Benefits:
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid time off
- Employee referral bonus
- CPR certification/renewal assistance
- Hands-on training and continuous support
- Monthly performance incentives
About Opal Rose:
At Opal Rose, we treat every client with the same compassion and dignity we'd give our own family. If you share our commitment to respectful, person-centered care, we'd love for you to join our growing team.