Home Health Aide (HHA) - Human Touch Home Health Care

PHP Inc. dba ASAP Services is a DC-based Home Health Agency. ASAP is a community-based home health care agency that has been providing quality home health care needs for many years. Our mission is to provide independence and enhance the quality of life at home.

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• MUST HAVE DC Board of Nursing HHA License
• PAY: $17.50/HR, Plus overtime

Job Description

Provides personal care for the agency's clients. A caregiving professional, providing quality home-based personal care and other related services in accordance with established agency policies and procedures. Functions under the supervision, direction, and instruction of a Registered Nurse (RN), and in accordance with an approved Plan of Care, complying with federal, state, and local guidelines for all services.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

Providing personal care including:

• Baths and shampoos, oral hygiene
• Back rubs
• Changing bed linen
• Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
• Skincare to prevent breakdown
• Assisting the patient with toileting activities
• Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
• Planning and preparing a nutritious meal, assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Assisting in ambulation and 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).
• Assisting patients in the self-administration of medication.
• Doing patient's laundry, as appropriate.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)
• Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Requirements:
• DC Board of Nursing HHA License
• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• Current TB Clearance (PPD, QuantiFeron, or Chest x-ray)
• Current Physical Health clearance
• Covid-19 vaccine (including booster) or an exemption approval from DC DOH
• Current background check
• Eligibility to work in the US
• Experience preferred not mandatory

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Home Health

License/Certification:

• DC Board certified HHA License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Washington, DC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person