The VITAS Home Health Aide (HHA) is a non-exempt employee trained to provide personal care and services to hospice patients to augment care given by family members or other caregivers
Job Summary
The VITAS Home Health Aide (HHA) is a non-exempt employee trained to provide personal care and services to hospice patients to augment care given by family members or other caregivers.
Assigned job responsibilities include assisting patients with personal hygiene, meal preparation, ambulation, and certain physician-ordered treatments under nurse supervision.
VITAS Healthcare offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including health insurance and 401(k) with company match, and opportunities for professional growth.
Matching Summary
The VITAS Home Health Aide (HHA) is a non-exempt employee trained to provide personal care and services to hospice patients to augment care given by family members or other caregivers.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
personal care services
patient hygiene assistance
meal preparation and feeding
ambulation assistance
vital signs measurement
infection control measures
Nice-to-have
promote patient mental alertness
provide emotional support
teach basic personal care
teamwork and collaboration
Key Requirements
High School graduate or equivalent preferred
Meets HHA qualifications per 42 C.F.R.
Documented 75 hours of training
Successfully completed Competency Evaluation program