About the position
Community Care, Inc. is currently seeking a reliable home health aide (HHA) to provide one-on-one care for a young adult in the Uniontown area. The HHA will be responsible for assisting with all activities of daily living and will attend school with the patient when school is in session. This position is full-time, with shifts available for 7 hours a day, Monday to Friday, ensuring no weekend work is required. The home health aide is a paraprofessional staff member trained to provide personal care and assist with daily living activities, exercise programs, and related services in the home for sick and disabled individuals when no family member can assume this responsibility. The HHA will function under the direction, instruction, and supervision of a registered nurse and/or therapist. Key responsibilities include helping the patient with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, nail and skin care, and oral hygiene. The HHA will also prepare nutritious meals or snacks, assist with treatments like simple dressings and routine exercises, and provide basic emotional support to the patient and their household. Maintaining a clean, safe, and healthy environment for the patient is essential, as is making pertinent patient observations and recognizing emergencies. The HHA will remind the patient to take medications according to the care plan but will not administer medications themselves. Documentation is a critical part of the role, requiring the HHA to accurately read and follow the HHA Plan of Care and complete home health aide notes for each visit, submitting them to the office within the electronic medical record. Communication with the RN clinical supervisor regarding any changes in the patient's condition or home situation is vital, as is maintaining confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations. The HHA must comply with infection control and safety policies, adhere to agency policies to maintain established Standards of Care, and carry out only those activities for which they have been trained and supervised. Professional development is encouraged, with a requirement to attend twelve hours of health-related continuing education per year and participate in additional staff meetings and educational sessions as appropriate.
Responsibilities
- Assist the patient with personal hygiene including bathing, nail and skin care, and oral hygiene.
- Prepare nutritious meals or snacks for the patient as assigned.
- Assist with treatments such as simple dressings, range of motion exercises, and ambulation.
- Provide basic emotional support to the patient and household members.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy environment for the patient.
- Make pertinent patient observations and recognize emergencies, seeking guidance appropriately.
- Remind the patient to take medications according to the plan of care.
- Escort the patient safely to medical appointments, social activities, and shopping.
- Accurately complete home health aide notes/flow sheets for each visit and submit them to the office.
- Report any changes in the patient's mental or physical condition to the RN clinical supervisor.
Requirements
- Eighteen years of age or older.
- High school graduation or GED preferred.
- Completion of a formal home health aide/nursing assistant (CNA) program preferred.
- One year of supervised employment as a HHA or nursing assistant preferred.
- Ability to understand and carry out directions and instructions and keep appropriate records.
- CPR certified.
- Reliable, independent means of transportation required when traveling from one assignment to another.
- Valid driver's license and car insurance limits adhering to personnel policies.
- Clear criminal history and required regulatory clearances.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in home health care.
- Completion of a competency evaluation of skills required for patient care.
- Scores at or above the 70% on the HHA pre-employment test.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly wage of $15 an hour.
- Full-time employment with no weekend shifts.
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
