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Job Description
The VITAS Home Health Aide (HHA) is a non-exempt employee, who is trained to provide personal care and services to hospice patients to augment care given by family members or other caregivers.
ASSIGNED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs only those personal care activities contained in a written assignment. Home Health Aide (HHA) assignments may include :
assist with prescribed ice cap or collar; measure intake and output of fluids; and assist with medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
Home Health Aide (HHA) reads and records temperature, pulse and respiration.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) NOT INCLUDED IN A WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT MAY INCLUDE :
THE HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) MAY NOT :
QUALIFICATIONS
F.R. Section 484.36(b).
State Allowable Training / Certification
AL, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, MI, PA, TX, VA, WI
CNA, HHA, HA
CHHA
Homemaker-Home Health Aide
HHA, NA
Home Health Aide certificate
Home Health Aide
Homemaker-Home Health Aide
Home Health Aide
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described for the Home Health Aide (HHA) 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.
While performing the duties of the Home Health Aide (HHA), the employee is regularly required to :
Specific vision abilities required by the Home Health Aide (HHA) include :
The Home Health Aide (HHA) will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch.
DIRECTION RECEIVED
About Us
VITASĀ® Healthcare is the nation's leading provider of end-of-life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth.
As a member of the VITAS team, you'll find fulfillment working for a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others.
You will be more than just an employee : You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.
All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement.
We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change.
If you are that person, make your voice heard-find your purpose at VITAS today.
Benefits Include :
Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.
Choose a Career with VITAS
Last updated : 2024-04-23
Full Time
$27k-34k (estimate)
04/25/2024
07/23/2024
vitas.com
DALLAS, TX
7,500 - 15,000
1978
Private
DEBORAH LOWLER
$500M - $1B
VITAS Healthcare is a provider of home health and hospice care services.
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