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Home Health Aide
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$33,964 / year median in Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia)
+21% projected growth
Job Description
- A starting salary of $20 per hour! Looking for someone who can work full time and is willing to travel to all areas of DC. Most HHAs will have multiple clients and usually serve at least two clients per day. Travel time between assignments is paid. Benefits/Insurance
- Anyone working an average of 20 hrs/week is eligible for paid leave, agency subsidized health insurance, retirement plan, medical/dental/life and other insurance options.
Job Requirements:
To work inDC:
DC Home Health Aide License (HHA) or DC Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Check DC Dept. of Health website to verify you have a valid license.- Travel
- Ability to travel within the DC area via bus, train, or personal vehicle. Most HHAs will have two assignments per day on a regular schedule. Aides paid for travel time between clients. Must be willing to travel to all 4 quadrants of DC (NW, NE, SE, SW). Availability
- Must be available to accept assignments on Weekdays during the DAY . Assignments are between 3-4 hours on a flexible basis between 8am and 6pm. HHA Skills
- Our aides will utilize the full scope of skills learned in your training program including transferring, working with bed bound clients, bathing clients, etc. This is NOT just housekeeping or errands.
- Ability to use own smartphone for electronic shift clock-in is a plus
- Other Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Short-Term Disability Insurances (HHA's working an average of 20 hours per week) Credit Union Membership and/or PNC Workplace Banking 403(b) Retirement Plan (HHA's working an average of 20 hours per week) Mileage Reimbursement and paid travel time between clients Paid In-Service training sessions
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