Home Health Aide (HHA)

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in one of the fastest growing areas of healthcare that will allow you to make a difference in people's lives while you grow your career? We are OMAMA Home Health Care, a leading home health care company, and want you to apply your energy and skills to this dynamic and entrepreneurial environment and become an integral part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care to our clients. OMAMA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced

HOME HEALTH AIDES

to fill the role of

PATIENT CARE

to develop and manage relationships with our clients in in the community to promote OMAMA Home Health Care services and help expand our Medicare home health business in the

WORCESTER

Metro

TERRITORY.

This position requires an individual who is highly motivated, results driven, and able to develop and build strong, lasting relationships. Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Home Health Aide (HHA)

JOB SUMMARY

A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN).

QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training program and competency. Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly. Ability to carry out directions, read and write. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures. Performs personal care, bath and hands-on care as assigned. Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy. Reports changes in the patient's condition and needs to the RN. Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned. Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned. Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services, e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned. Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned. Attends inservice and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary. Attends patient care conferences as scheduled.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager/RNs, PTs, OTs, SLPs Job Description - Home Health Aide (HHA) (continued)

RISK EXPOSURE

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary: Ability to participate in physical activity. Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity. Heavy lifting. Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis. Additional Information Rewarding work, a fulfilling career and compassionate colleagues are just a few of the many reasons why the most talented and admired healthcare professionals make OMAMA their employer of choice. OMAMA Home Health Care believes that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence and reliability. Become part of a caring, professional team that provides the highest quality care while developing your career . We offer comprehensive salary and benefits package including: paid time off, 401k with company match. OMAMA Home Health Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability or veteran status. .