Home Health Aide - Hha

Are you looking for a Home Health Aide - HHA job that will allow you to give back to your community and broaden your skills? Visiting Angels’ office in Abilene is the place for you. The office in Abilene provides caregivers for the Big Country area including Sagerton, Stamford, Hamlin, and many others. We are seeking one-of-a-kind individuals for job opportunities with our local team. Our caregiver jobs are for individuals who are truly committed to providing compassionate care to senior adults and those in need. We scour the entire Big Country region for people with strong backgrounds in home care or elderly care, a history of community involvement and, most of all, big hearts. A Home Health Aide - HHA job with Visiting Angels Abilene is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Abilene and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Home Health Aide - HHA with Visiting Angels Abilene supports the seniors they serve with a wide range of responsibilities from light housekeeping tasks and meal preparation to one-on-one mobility assistance and providing transportation. A Home Health Aide - HHA job with us is also an opportunity for personal growth. We offer the opportunity for advanced training in areas like dementia care or Alzheimer’s care so that caregivers can continue to develop their skills.

Home Health Aide - HHA Responsibilities

• Be a pleasant and supportive companion
• Report any unusual incidents
• Help clients take prescribed medication
• Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
• Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
• Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
• Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
• Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks, etc.)
• Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
• Help clients with routine exercises

Home Health Aide - HHA Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Physical endurance
• Passion to serve others - a true caregiver
• Good time management skills
• Strong ethics
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Respectful and compassionate
• Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
• Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
• Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid