What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide position at Hoping Hearts Home Care?
We are looking for a competent HHA to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s an often demanding job as you will have to be available for most of the day and week. But, it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance. The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.
Responsibilities
- Remind clients to take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Skills
- Experience as a HHA preferred
- CPR/First Aid Certification required
- Valid TB Test required
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong ethics
- Physical endurance
- High school diploma or equivalent
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
- On call
Weekly schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16