Description

AccentCare is looking for passionate clinicians committed to delivering exceptional care in the home.

We are committed to quality patient outcomes—delivering evidence-based care in the home—and providing comprehensive training to further develop our staff along with continuing education and promotional opportunities.

Come join the AccentCare team and Make A Difference every day.

Position: Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Reports to: Clinical Supervisor

Job Description/Requirements:

As a Certified Home Health Aide you will:

* Communicate effectively with patients, supervisors and co-workers.

* Utilize basic knowledge to carry out agency philosophy and goals of agency in provision of patient care.

* Document observations and provision of care according to agency policy/procedure.

* Maintain a clean, safe, healthy environment and assist in teaching family members and patient’s ways to simplify household tasks and cope with disabilities.

* Recognize the physical, emotional, and developmental characteristics of the populations served by agency, including need for respect for the patient, his/her privacy and his/her property.

Requirements of Qualified Candidates:

* This position requires a current Home Health Aide/Nurse Aide Certificate if required by the state in which the aide is employed

* Home Health Aide Certification meeting HCFA requirements plus one (1) year experience as Home Health Aide and successful completion of competency evaluation

* Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role

* Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity (which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing)

* Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order