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in Dothan, AL
Home Health Aide
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | 301 Perry Avenue Dothan, Alabama |
About this job
FirstLight HomeCare is a company built on the strength of its people. We look for individuals with a passion for excellence, who will help make us better and who will bring our clients exceptional care and compassion every day. Job Summary: A FirstLight HomeCare Home Health Aide (HHA) is a paraprofessional individual certified by the state and specifically trained and competent to perform assigned functions of personal care to a client in his/her residence. Qualifications: An applicant for the position of FirstLight HomeCare Home Health Aide will need to meet the following basic qualifications: -The applicant must meet state certification for its Home Health Aide training program and the applicant must have completed FirstLight HomeCare's orientation, non-medical training program, be trained in patient privacy issues and demonstrate basic knowledge and competency in the field of senior care. -The applicant must have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly. -The applicant must have the ability to carry out directions, and to read and write. -The applicant must demonstrate maturity, professionalism and the ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job. -The applicant must be state-licensed (where required) and submit to a complete background-check, including a check of criminal and driving records along with finger printing and substance testing where required. -The applicant must be 18 years of age and a citizen of the United States. Responsibilities: -Understands and adheres to established FirstLight HomeCare policies and procedures. Performs personal care as assigned. -Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per FirstLight HomeCare policy. -Reports changes in the client's condition and needs to the appropriate supervisor. -Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned. Ambulates and exercises the client as assigned. -Performs simple procedures as trained, e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned. -Assists with self–administered medications as assigned. -Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary. -Attends client care conferences as scheduled. Working Environment: A FirstLight HomeCare Home Health Aide works both indoors in the agency office and in the field with clients and referral sources. Job Relationships: -Supervised by: Care Coordinator 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.