Home Health Aide (HHA), Human Touch Home Health, Washington, DC
Human Touch Home Health -
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Washington, DC,
US
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Home Health Aide (HHA)
Date Posted: 2024-06-16
Job description
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:
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).
Qualifications:
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.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Sick Leave
In-service training
Flexible Scheduling - Part-Time, Full Time, day, evening, and night shift available
Direct Deposit
Company Overview: Human Touch has been around for over 27 years, with multiple locations through our Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania we offer one of the most comprehensive selections of career opportunities in the industry ranging from per diem to full-time. We provide skilled and non-skilled care. Human Touch Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.