Acara Health, one of the largest providers of quality in-home health care in the state of Texas is seeking an innovator and leader as a Home Health Aide (HHA). Acara Health’s Personal Care provides industry-leading in-home care in the markets of Central and South Texas.

Our mission at Acara is that we exist to serve and advocate for the well-being of people in their home and community so that together we make a positive impact on their lives. Our mission is born out in our Core Values such as:

• Respect – we are respectful four patients, consumers, and ourselves.
• Promise – we keep the promises we make.
• Grateful – we are grateful to serve all individuals entrusted to our care.
• Integrity – no matter who is watching we exhibit strong ethical and moral principles.
• Honor – in all that we do, we conduct ourselves with honor.

We have various locations in Central and South Texas in the markets of Austin, San Antonio, Del Rio, Eagle Pass, Harlingen, Laredo, McAllen, Pearsall, Robstown, Uvalde, and Rio Grande City.

We are growing and adding positions to our team! The job duties for the position of Home Health Aide (HHA) are listed below.

Job Summary: Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services as an extension of nursing or therapy services to the patient/client in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment; work cooperatively with the patient/client, caregiver(s), and family; and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Job Qualifications: Education: High school graduate, preferred.

Licensure: Must have a current driver’s license.

Experience: At least one year experience preferred as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home or home health agency. Must meet one of the following requirements: (1) a minimum of one year full-time experience in direct client care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility); (2) one year full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care in an agency setting; (3) satisfactorily completed a training and competency evaluation program that complies with State and Federal requirements and have provided home health services within the previous 24 months; (4) satisfactorily completed a competency evaluation program that complies with State and Federal requirements and have provided home health services within the previous 24 months; (5) submitted to the Agency documentation from the director of programs or the dean of a school of nursing that states that the individual is a nursing student who has demonstrated competency in providing basic nursing skills in accordance with the school's curriculum; or (6) be on the Texas Department of Human Services' (DHS's) nurse aide registry with no finding against the aide relating to client abuse or neglect or misappropriation of client property.

Skills: Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients/clients, representatives, and caregiver(s), as well as to other Agency staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. Proof of current CPR certification. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written Skills Test.

Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in patients’/clients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases; ability towork a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Physical and Mental Effort: Prolonged standing and walking required, with ability to lift up to fifty pounds and move patients/clients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient/client needs, to make quick decisions, and to meet patient/client and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct patient/client care under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care
• Provides assistance to patients/clients with safe transfers and ambulation per the Agency policies.
• Appropriately reports changes in the patient’s/client’s condition to a registered nurse or other appropriate skilled professional and documents pertinent information and care rendered to patients/clients to ensure continuity of care.
• Practices in accordance with accepted infection control principles. Provides a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
• Promotes positive, supportive, and respectful communication with patients/clients, caregiver(s), families, and other employees.
• Provides an environment which promotes respect for patients/clients and their privacy and property.
• Provides necessary assistance to patients/clients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contributes to the management and efficient operation of the Agency, and demonstrates effective time management skills.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by attending twelve (12) hours of in-services per year.
• Promotes the Agency’s philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

This position is full time, we offer benefits, vacation time, training and development opportunities, and love promoting from within. As you’re looking to expand and grow your career come grow with us as we help to guide your career path within our organization.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $10.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Outpatient

Ability to Relocate:

• Austin, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road