Home Health Aide - Advanced

Days & Hours:

Monday | Wednesday | Friday

12:15pm - 4:45pm

This is a skilled case and experience is preferable, but not necessary.

Position Responsibilities Summary:

The Home Health Aide - Advanced (HHAA) is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs. The HHAA is responsible for observing clients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.

At BrightStar Care we value each of our employees and care about their wellbeing. We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including:

*Earned PTO

*Paid Travel Time

*Free Training

*Gas cards

*Part of a team with RN Oversight

*Employee referral bonus

*Weekly pay

*Flexible schedule

*Nurse and Employee of the month

*HomeCare Pulse Employer of Choice

*Joint Commission Accredited

Essential Job Functions/ Responsibilities:

Provide client care as directed by the Director of Nursing or registered nurse supervisor.

Provide personal care:

*Assist the client with toileting activities

*Must very consistently cover specific shifts that are specified above

*Hoyer lift

*Bathing

*Assist the client with dressing and undressing

*Assist in feeding the client, if necessary

*Assist client with active and passive range of motions as defined by the plan of care

*Provide client with help walking and transferring

*Measure and document intake and output, if necessary

*Assist client in the self-administration of medication (medication reminder)

*Perform light housekeeping

*Perform meal preparation and clean up

*Change bed linens and make up the client’s bed

*Maintain an orderly client environment

Requirements

• Over 18 years of age
• Licensed driver with reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with the organization’s requirements
• Minimum one (1) year of documented experience preferred
• Adhere to HIPPA and maintain client confidentiality
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English and communicate effectively
• Must be able to stand walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push and pull. Varied assistance is required depending on the mobility of the client. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.