What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aides position at Maxim Healthcare Services?
Salary: $15 - $18 / per hour
Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Home Health Aide (HHA) to provide personal care services, as necessary, to meet the patient’s needs.
Why Join Maxim:
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, Life Insurance, HSA and PTO
- 401(k) savings plan
- Maxcares Awards Program
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for assisting patient with and per plan of care, the following;
- Baths, Oral hygiene, Dressing and undressing, Toileting activities, feeding, etc
- Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
- Safe transfer and ambulation techniques
- Exercise according to the plan of care
- Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
- Patient’s laundry
- Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)
- Observation and teaching of home safety practices
- Recognition of an emergency situation and knowledge of emergency management procedures
- Must follow patients plan of care and complete all tasks assigned
- Communicates in a constant, clear, and effective way with the client, family/caregiver and office
- Observes and documents patient condition and reports any changes, to the assigned nurse supervisor
Requirements:
- Meets all training requirements in accordance with state and federal laws when applicable
- Ability to read, follow written instructions and document care given
- Possess and maintains current CPR certification in accordance with state regulation
- PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Successful completion of Maxim screening examinations
- Participation and completion of Maxim’s competency program
- Must meet all federal, state, and local requirements
Health and Wellness
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical) and Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program
Retirement and Financial Security:
Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short Term Disability, Voluntary Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Accidental Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Home and Auto Insurance discounts, Pet Insurance and Legal Benefits
Lifestyle Benefits:
Paid Time Off, Employee Discount Program, Transportation Benefits and College Partnership Program
Salary : $15 - $18