Home Health Aide HHA - Avanta Care Home Care - Atlanta : Job Details

Home Health Aide

Location: Wilton, ME, 04294

Work Location: In-person (Home Health)

Job Overview

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aides to provide essential support to individuals in their homes. As a Home Health Aide, you will play a crucial role in assisting clients with daily living activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being. This position requires a strong commitment to patient care, as well as the ability to work independently and collaboratively with healthcare professionals.

Duties

Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility.

Prepare meals and ensure clients receive nutritious meals tailored to their dietary needs.

Perform patient observation to monitor changes in health status and report any concerns to healthcare providers.

Offer companionship and engage clients in meaningful activities to promote mental and emotional well-being.

Maintain cleanliness in the client's living environment by performing light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry.

Provide memory care support for clients with cognitive impairments, ensuring safety and promoting cognitive engagement.

Administer CPR if necessary and assist with catheter care as required by the client's health plan.

Requirements

Previous experience in home health care or a related field is preferred but not mandatory.

Strong observational skills to effectively monitor patient conditions.

Ability to perform meal preparation, laundry, and light cleaning duties.

Knowledge of hospice care principles is a plus.

Certification in CPR is highly desirable.

Compassionate demeanor with excellent communication skills to interact effectively with clients and families.

Must be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently while following care plans.

Benefits

Health insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Medical Specialty

Home Health

Member businesses are independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the member business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that business. All inquiries about employment at these businesses should be made directly to the business location, and not to Home Care Association of America.