Home Health Aide - HHA

Position Overview

The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care, household assistance and assistance with daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing our patients to remain in their home while adhering to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.

• Provide services that are ordered by the physician in the plan of care within the scope of practice per state law.
• Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care such as basic first aid, read and record vital signs, range of motion exercises, ambulation, transfer and positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical equipment and devices.
• Prepare meals according to dietary and nutritional needs.
• Care for patient’s special conditions and needs within scope of authorized tasks.
• Assist with bathing, toileting, grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and eating.
• Assist with household management such as home safety and sanitation, infection control and general light housekeeping, laundry and shopping specific to patient.
• Maintain and complete necessary patient/family and Company documentation records upon conclusion of each visit.
• Observe and report significant changes in patient’s condition to the RN Nursing Supervisor.

• High school graduate or GED.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable MVR.
• Ongoing education: receive at least 12 hours of in‑service training during each 12‑month period.

Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and compliance with aide care and policies and procedures.

• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution.

• Speak, write, read and understand English.
• Travel and lift 50 pounds.
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
• Sit and climb stairs.
• Visual and hearing acuity, strong sense of smell and touch.
• Reposition patients and move equipment without assistance.

Function in a wide variety of environments that may involve exposure to allergens and other conditions. Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Health, Dental, Vision and Company‑Paid Life Insurance.
• Paid Time Off Available.
• Flexible scheduling – full‑time, part‑time, or PRN. Days, nights, and weekend shifts – we will work with your availability.
• 24/7 Local support from operators and clinicians.
• Aveanna has a tablet in each patient’s home allowing for electronic documentation.
• Career Pathing with opportunities for skill advancement.
• Weekly and/or Daily Pay.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 15% discount.
• Employee Relief Fund.
• Benefit eligibility can vary and is dependent upon employment status and employment location.

Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action:
Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.