Home Health Aide (HHA) - VITAS Healthcare : Job Details

The VITAS Home Health Aide (HHA) is a non-exempt employee, who is trained to provide personal care and services to hospice patients to augment care given by family members or other caregivers. Salary Range: $16 - $20 / Hour ASSIGNED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Performs only those personal care activities contained in a written assignment. Home Health Aide (HHA) assignments may include: Home Health Aide (HHA) helps the patient to maintain good personal hygiene. Home Health Aide (HHA) plans and prepare meals. Feeds or assist with feeding the patient when needed. Home Health Aide (HHA) assists the patient ambulation. Home Health Aide (HHA) assists with certain treatments as ordered by the physician, and taught and supervised by the nurse for a specific patient including: assist with the change of the colostomy bag; assist with the use of a walker or wheelchair; reinforcement of a dressing; assist with prescribed range of motion exercises; assist with prescribed ice cap or collar; measure intake ...Health Aide, Aide, Health, Healthcare, Patient, Nurse