Home Health Aide (HHA)
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Human Touch Home Health Care
Washington, DC
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Human Touch is looking for a Home Home Health Aide for our office in Washington D.C.
This position REQUIRES a Washington D.C Home Health Aide License. Hiring now for Full-time and Part-time!!!!
Job Requirements
The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.
The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient’s care.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
This position REQUIRES a Washington D.C Home Health Aide License. Hiring now for Full-time and Part-time!!!!
Job Requirements
The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.
The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient’s care.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Providing personal care including:
- Baths
- Back rubs
- Oral hygiene
- Shampoos
- Changing bed linen
- Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
- Skincare to prevent breakdown
- Assisting the patient with toileting activities
- Keeping the patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
- Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
- Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
- Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
- Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
- Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and impaired.
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
- Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
- Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Health Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave
- In-service training
- Flexible Scheduling - Part-Time, Full Time, day, evening, and night shift available
- Direct Deposit
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Seniority level
Entry level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Health Care Provider -
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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