Home Health Aide (HHA) - Teodora Healthcare

Home Health Aide (HHA)/ Caregiver Summary

Are you a Home Health Aide (HHA)/Caregiver who wants to make a true difference in someone's life? If so, we have an opportunity for you to make a difference in the life of a patient.

If you have the skill set to support daily living activities and a registered Home Health Aide (HHA) and feel this is right for you, we encourage you to apply!

BENEFITS:

• Competitive hourly wage, with weekly pay & direct-deposit starting pay is $18/hr+
• Flexible schedules: hourly, days, nights, and/or weekends.
• Variety of assignments, procedures, and treatments – we serve patients in-home and also work with facilities to supplement their staff.
• One-to-one patient care with a customized Plan of Care for the patient
• Support and Oversight of patient care from our Director of Nursing

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Attention to Detail: Most clients have a specific need and a special way they like to do things. Our caregivers are essential in maintaining as much consistency and feeling of normalcy as possible
• Interpersonal Skills: Our Caregivers work in a very personal way with clients. Some are in pain or very sensitive to the changes in life. Our Caregivers are sensitive and compassionate with clients.
• Stamina: Our Caregivers might need to lift clients into the bathtub, cars, and into bed, and need strength and knowledge of body mechanics
• Time Management: Caregivers are the schedule keepers. Our Caregivers are there to make sure clients stay on schedule and follow their plan of care such as taking their medication, getting to appointments on time, etc.
• Assisting clients with ADLs (Heavy to light activities of daily living - based on client need, see responsibilities)
• Companionship: Our caregivers are a helping hand to someone in need, sometimes you are the highlight of the client’s day
• Helping: We help our clients enjoy their hobbies and pastimes and get more enjoyment out of life

RESPONSIBILITIES: (General list as specifics will be based on case)

• Follow the patient's Personal Plan of Care
• Companionship, Assistance with bathing, personal hygiene and grooming
• Meal preparation & feeding
• Medication reminders
• Assistance with transferring & safety with ambulation
• Transportation to Dr.’s appointment
• Shopping and running errands
• Light housekeeping and laundry
• Ensure confidentiality and security of patient information
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Pre-placement TB Test
• Pre-placement Physical Examination
• Current CPR preferred
• Own vehicle
• Current California Driver’s License
• Current Auto Insurance
• Verification of US Citizenship
• Must pass the criminal background check
• Must pass the drug test
• 1 year of experience as a caregiver (or CNA/CHHA)