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 Cedar Rapids is the place for you. The office in Cedar Rapids provides caregivers for the local area including Iowa City, North Liberty, Tiffin, Swisher, Western, 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 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 Cedar Rapids is much more than just a job, it’s a chance to do some real good for families in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding area by becoming a companion to someone in need.

A Home Health Aide - HHA with Visiting Angels Cedar Rapids 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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Holiday Pay
• Weekly Pay
• Dental Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Vision Insurance

Shift Options

• Full Time
• Part Time
• PRN
• Short Shift

Home Health Aide - HHA Responsibilities

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

Home Health Aide - HHA Requirements

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