Certified Home Health Aide
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Accelerated Home Health Care is seeking compassionate and reliable Certified Home Health Aides (CHHAs) to provide personal care and supportive services to patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other licensed professional.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs): bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
- Assist with transfers, ambulation, and use of assistive devices (walker, cane, wheelchair)
- Support range-of-motion exercises, repositioning, and turning to prevent pressure injuries.
- Monitor and report basic vital signs and changes in patient condition to supervising staff.
- Perform light housekeeping including meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with agency policies and regulations.
- Follow all care plans, safety guidelines, infection control procedures, and HIPAA requirements.
Minimum Certification & Licensing Requirements:
- Current Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) certification (state-approved).
- Completion of required state and agency onboarding/credentialing.
- Up-to-date TB test.
- Reliable transportation preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience as a Home Health Aide, Hospice Aide, or CNA.
- Experience with hospice or terminally ill patients (if applicable).
- CPR certification.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Working Conditions:
- Care provided in patients’ homes; travel between clients may be required.
- Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.
- Physical demands include lifting, bending, standing, and assisting with mobility.
Apply today to make a difference at home.