Home Health Aide

The Home Option is hiring Home Health Aides HHAs The Home Options provides personalized medical care to help people live their best lives We take care of patients recovering from surgery or illness coping with a difficult health challenge or seeking end of life care We believe our calling is to offer every patient the same level of care wed give to our own families Come join our team of compassionate caregivers that deliver the highest quality care day in and day out What We offer Great culture and team atmosphereComprehensive benefits effective the first of the month401k retirement plan with a generous company matchGenerous time off accrualsPaid holidaysMileage reimbursementTuition ReimbursementEmployee Referral Program Merit IncreasesEmployee Discount ProgramsWhat Youll Do Providing hands on personal care including baths back rubs oral hygiene shampoos changing bed linen assisting patients with dressing and undressing skin care to prevent breakdown assisting the patient with toileting activities and keeping patients living area clean and orderly as appropriatePlanning and preparing nutritious mealsAssisting in feeding the patient if necessaryTransport client to doctors office grocery store and other essential errands Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of careAssisting patient in the self administration of medicationDoing patients laundry as appropriateMeeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly foot stools side rails etcReporting on patients condition and significant changes to the assigned nurseMaintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times due to access to sensitive information Maintain regular predictable consistent attendance and is flexible to meet the needs of the department Follow all Medicare Medicaid and HIPAA regulations and requirementsAbide by all regulations policies procedures and standardsPerform other duties as assignedQualifications One year experience in hospital or nursing home settingCompleted recognized nurse assistant training program desiredAt least 18 years of age and is a high school graduate or equivalentAbility to read and follow written instructions and document care givenDisplays initiative and able to work with minimal direct supervisionEmpathy for the needs of the ill frail and impairedDemonstrates tact patience and good personal hygienePossess and maintain valid CPR certification if requiredMust have reliable transportation current drivers license and appropriate automobile insurance; or ability to take public transportation