Overview
As the nation’s leading provider of high-quality home care services, we empower our clients to live independently, safely, and with dignity in their own homes. The home is more than a place - it’s the center of health, care coordination, and Meaningful Moments that transform lives.
This position evaluates the competency of individuals to provide Home Health Aide services in the Help at Home, LLC’s comp lab or in the clients’ home, as allowed. Additionally, this position agrees to complete the HHA competency assessment to meet the requirements of the HHA licensure registry. This will be a contract position, not full-time employment with Help at Home.
Our Benefits
• Attractive hourly rate
• Flexible scheduling options to support a balanced life
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide professional services described herein as an independent contractor.
• Evaluates the competency of individuals to provide home health aide services
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
• Physicians’ orders-HHA Plan of Care
• Documentation/Advance Directives/DNR
• Reporting change in patient condition or skin condition/breakdown
• Reporting change in body function/Pain Mgt.
• Communication skills/ability to read, write, and report clinical info to clients, family and other caregivers
• Vital signs - temp, pulse and respirations
• Infection control/Hazardous Waste
• Recognizing emergencies/Emergency Preparedness
• Maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment
• Basic elements of body functioning and reportable changes
• Grooming (hair, nail, and skin care)
Qualifications
What You'll Bring:
• Ability to work in a professional, ethical, and respectful manner.
• Ability to provide personal care for non-ambulatory clients, use a Hoyer lift, maneuver wheelchairs, and transport clients to community events and social activities.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written; strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve problems demonstrating good judgment.
Education And Experience
• One (1) year of experience working in homecare
• Two (2) years nursing experience
• Must be a Registered Nurse in the state of Indiana
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.
Help At Home is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or religion or other legally protected status.
Job Profile Summary
Responsible for the delivery of direct, hands-on skilled care of clients in homes or facilities. Responsible for assessing clients, documenting observation and assessment data, evaluating outcomes, and implementing the nursing plan of care.