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Home Health Aide - HHA

At Aveanna, one of the largest private duty nursing companies in the nation, we’re on a mission to create a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, fosters connections, and supports our team members every step of the way. Here’s what makes us stand out:

Award-Winning Culture

• Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024
• Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees, and Best CEO in 2024, as ranked by Comparably

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision, and Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Flexible Scheduling: Choose from full-time, part-time, or PRN shifts—days, nights, and weekends!
• 24/7 Local Support from Operators and Clinicians
• Access to Tablets for Electronic Documentation in Each Patient’s Home
• Career Pathing with Opportunities for Skill Advancement
• Weekly and/or Daily Pay Options
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% Discount
• Employee Relief Fund for Unexpected Needs

*Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and location.

We consider it a privilege to welcome new patients into our Aveanna family. Our homecare is delivered with heartfelt compassion and empathy, and every Home Health Aide plays a vital role in achieving outstanding clinical outcomes. At Aveanna, we are not just providers of compassionate homecare—we are national leaders.

Position Overview:

As a Home Health Aide, you will provide personal care, household assistance, and support with daily living activities that enhance our patients' quality of life, allowing them to remain comfortably at home while maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Essential Job Functions:

• Deliver services as ordered by the physician in the plan of care, adhering to state laws.
• Perform, assist, evaluate, and document medical care, including:
• Basic First Aid
• Recording vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration)
• Range of motion exercises
• Ambulation, transfer, and positioning with medical equipment
• Meal preparation according to dietary needs
• Personal hygiene assistance (bathing, grooming, dressing, etc.)
• Household management (safety, sanitation, light housekeeping)
• Thorough documentation of patient/family and company records after each visit
• Report significant changes in patient’s condition to the RN Nursing Supervisor

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Driver’s License and Acceptable MVR
• Ongoing Education: Minimum of 12 hours of in-service training annually

Other Skills/Abilities:

• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Strong organization and communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to speak, write, read, and understand English
• Must be able to travel
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting
• Ability to sit and climb stairs
• Visual and hearing acuity
• Strong sense of smell and touch
• Ability to reposition patients and move equipment without assistance

Must be able to respond appropriately to emergency situations in the home or during transport.

Environment:

Must be able to function in various environments, which may involve exposure to allergens and other conditions, including potential exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.

Other Duties:

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Aveanna is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements, including required vaccinations and testing, with exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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