Home Health Aide; HHA​/ In-Home Caregiver

Overview

Position:
Home Health Aide (HHA) / In-Home Caregiver

Care location:
Jackson, OH and surrounding areas.

HHA schedule: 20-30 hours on Weekdays (daytime) immediately, with additional hours available in evenings and weekends (if desired).

Employment type:

Part-time and Full-time available.

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and professional Home Health Aide (HHA) / In-Home Caregiver to join our home health agency. HHAs / Caregivers at HCN are professional, compassionate, and reliable, delivering critical care and living services to our clients which empower their independence and provide comfort, stability, and peace of mind to them and their families.

• Long-term employment for part-time and full-time Home Health Aides. Those seeking full-time hours will have the option to start with part-time hours and first priority to add additional clients/shifts for up to 40 hours per week (if desired).
• Flexible shift times:
  We build reliable, consistent schedules that fit your lifestyle.
• No requirements for on-call shifts, extensive travel distances, or overtime (when not desired).
• Weekly pay including onboarding and training.
• Back-up accommodations for scheduled vacations so your clients receive care while you're away.
• Growth opportunities:
  Pay and title promotions for advanced certifications and degrees, as well as schedule accommodations for school/classes.
• Friendly travel expectations:
  Our standard travel radius for client coverage is 15-30 minutes from every employee's home. Candidates only seeking cases closer to home (less than 20 minutes) are still encouraged to apply but please specify travel limitations in application questions.
• Mileage reimbursement between multiple clients is provided.
• Full-time employees are eligible for medical and other company benefits.
• All employees are eligible for unlimited referral bonuses based on HCN's Referral Bonus Program criteria.

Hourly pay ranges from $12.50 - $14.00. Compensation is based on qualifications, experience, positive employment history, and/or certifications.

• 1+ year of verifiable experience in home care or caregiving setting is required.
• Successful completion of a formal certification training program (CNA, STNA, CHHA) is preferred, and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation. HCN will train non-certified caregivers committed to building a career with our agency.
• Meet the training and/or certification requirements of the state in which the home health aide services are being provided. This includes specifications of contracted agencies for which services are being provided.
• CPR and First Aid Certifications required (or can be obtained prior to hire date through our agency or accredited third parties).
• Willingness and aptitude to perform light housekeeping in addition to patient care services as needed.
• Strong attendance and dependability track record with previous employers.
• Good interpersonal skills and compassion for helping others live their best lives are required.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care, documenting notes and communicating with our agency.
• Desired character traits: reliable, honest, professional, compassionate, detail-oriented, accountable, friendly and accommodating, respectful.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Valid driver's license/ reliable transportation to/from client care locations is mandatory.

RN Case Manager / Administrator

• Deliver direct patient care and support, following the established plan of care.
• Measure and record vital signs and other specified metrics as instructed.
• Assist with personal care tasks and activities of daily living (e.g., bathing, oral hygiene, nail and skin care, shaving, dressing).
• Perform household tasks essential to health care and living at home (e.g., meal preparation/feeding, laundry, light housekeeping).
• Assists patients in taking medications under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (this includes opening a container or pill caddy and handing it to the patient, but does not include administration of medications).
• Identify and report any abnormal findings or changes in the patient's condition.
• Help with therapy exercises under supervision of our therapists (e.g., range of motion exercises, ambulation assistance).

• Know and follow infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.
• Report any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse.
• Document care provided and complete all forms required for the client's records.
• Promote personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case Manager.
• Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment, and seek orientation before use.
• Communicate…