Home Health Aide-SC

HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA)

Location: Aiken, SC

About Us

Trusted Ally Home Care (TAHC) is a growing multi-state home care agency that specializes in providing nursing and home health aide services to nuclear-exposed employees in the comfort of their homes. TAHC has been serving families and loved ones since 2010. After witnessing the impact that quality home care services brought to her great-grandfather's life, our co-founder Candace Honeywell, was determined to bring the same level of care to everyone we serve. Together, with co-founder Alexander Page, they are committed to driving positive change in home health care.

Core Values

• Passion to Serve
• Be Your Best
• Bring Your Best
• Do the Right Thing
• Do What it Takes
  
  

Role Overview

As a Home Health Aide (HHA), you will play a crucial role in delivering essential support to clients, assisting them with their daily personal care needs, household tasks, and health-related activities. This position requires a compassionate nature, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to providing excellent care while promoting a safe and comfortable environment for clients.

5 Major Job Functions

• Personal Care and Companionship
• Health Monitoring and Mobility Assistance
• Household Support
• Documentation
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  
  

Key Responsibilities And Duties

• Personal Care: Assist clients with daily living activities, including bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, and mobility. Provide compassionate support while maintaining the client’s dignity.
• Mobility Assistance: Aid clients in transferring to and from beds, wheelchairs, or other assistive devices while following safety protocols.
• Health Monitoring: Assist in monitoring and recording vital signs, changes in clients’ conditions, and report any significant changes to the supervising nurse or medical team
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client care and progress according to state laws and agency policies.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with family members, healthcare providers, and other caregivers to ensure continuity of care and support for the client and other duties as assigned
  
  

Compliance And Regulatory Requirements

• Adhere to all Federal and State home health laws, regulations, survey readiness preparation, and compliance per Agency policy
• Comply with all clinical department and agency policy and procedures
  
  

Education And Experience Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification preferred.
• Previous experience as a home health aide, caregiver, or in a similar role is highly desirable.
• Understanding of basic healthcare practices, hygiene, and safety protocols
• Compassionate nature with a strong desire to assist and care for others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle the physical demands of the job, including lifting and assisting clients.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle or transportation.
• Current and up to date CPR certification
• Background check and drug screening required.
  
  

Job Relationships

Supervised by:Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor/RNs

Working Environment

This position may require working in clients' homes within varying environments—some may be multi-story homes, while others might have pets or specific housekeeping conditions to adapt to.

Flexibility in scheduling may be required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays based on client needs.

Physical tasks involved may include assisting with mobility, lifting clients, and performing basic household chores.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position without compromising patient care.