Home Health Aide (HHA) Job Description
Job Summary
Certified/Licensed Home Health Aides are the eyes and ears of our institution. Must have at least 1 year of experience, preferably in providing personal care to hospice patients. Must be compassionate, gentle, respectful and professional. Must coordinate with hospice team, especially with the Case Manager and the Interdisciplinary Team.
Responsibilities and Duties
-HHA Certification Required
-Work schedule 9 AM to 5 PM -- Monday to Friday (Full-time)
-Provides gentle personal care to 3-7 patients per day
-Provides companionship
-Attends in-services and IDT every 14 days (Wednesdays).
Qualifications and Skills
-Compassionate, respectful, able to build a good rapport with patients and families
-Practices HIPAA, infection control protocols
-Professional in demeanor, dress codes, provides privacy during care
-Must be willing to get tested for COVID 19 weekly, if unvaccinated.
-Must be willing to get tested for COVID 19 monthly, if vaccinated.
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Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
Salary:
$23.00 - $28.00 per hour (Full-Time)
$32.00 - $35.00 per visit (Part-Time)
Benefits:
-Dental insurance
-Health insurance
-Paid time off
-Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
-Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule:
-8 hour shift
-Day shift
-Monday to Friday
-On call
-Overtime
Education:
-High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
-Home Care: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
-Home Health Aide License (Preferred)
-Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location:
-On the road
EMR Used:
-HospiceMD
Nurse Patient Ratio:
1:1
Relocation Assistance Provided:
No
Company's website:
www.latreiahealthcare.com
Benefit Conditions:
Waiting period may apply
Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
No
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
-Personal protective equipment provided or required
-Plastic shield at work stations
-Temperature screenings
-Social distancing guidelines in place
-Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place