Certified Home Health Aide

Position Summary:

A Certified Home Health Aide provides essential personal care and supportive services to patients in their homes under the direction of a Registered Nurse (RN) or other appropriately licensed professional. Duties include assisting with daily living activities, observing patient conditions, maintaining hygiene and safety, and promoting comfort and dignity of the patient.

• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) including:
  • Bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, toileting.
  • Dressing, feeding, mobility (walking, transferring from bed, use of assistive devices).
  • Assistance with range of motion exercises, repositioning, turning to prevent pressure ulcers.
• Perform light housekeeping: meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, maintaining a safe and sanitary environment.
• Monitor basic vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration), observe and report changes in patient condition to supervising RN or supervisor.
• Support patients’ nutritional needs: help with feeding, ensuring fluid intake.
• Assist with transfers, ambulation, use of mobility devices (walker, cane, wheelchair), and ensure patient safety during those movements.
• Maintain accurate records of services performed and observations. Document in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
• Provide companionship, emotional support, and assist with social needs of patient and family when applicable.
• Follow care plans as detailed by RN / care team; adhere to all safety, infection control, and privacy (HIPAA) regulations.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a home health aide, hospice aide, or CNA.
• Experience with terminally‑ill patients (for hospice aide roles).
• CPR certification.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work with patients, family members, and care teams.

Working Conditions:

• Work is conducted in patients’ homes. Travel between clients may be required.
• Flexible or varied hours; may include evenings, weekends.
• Physical demands include lifting, bending, standing for prolonged periods, assistance with mobility.