Home Health Aide (HHA)
Company: Lighthouse Home Health Care
Location: Ashaway
Posted on: July 11, 2025
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Job Description:
HOME HEALTH AIDE / CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT Skilled In-Home
Care Attendant Reports To: NURSING SUPERVISOR Position Summary:
Provides personal care services under the direction of the
Registered Nurse or Therapist and preforms various personal care
services as necessary to meet all patients' needs. Responsible for
observing of patients', reporting all observations and
documentation of all observations and all care preformed. The
CNA/HHA is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or
other appropriate professional and performs services for clients as
necessary to maintain their personal comfort. Qualifications:
Successful completion of a formal certification training program
and a written skills test and competency evaluation. Be at least
eighteen (18) years of age. Minimum of six (6) months experience
working in a home care setting - Skilled Home Health Care
Experience Preferred* Demonstrated ability to read, write, and
follow a written Plan of Care. Excellent oral, written, and
interpersonal skills. Reliable means of transportation to/from all
assignments. Vehicle Insured and Valid Drivers License Required.
Essential Functions: Performs simple procedures as an extension of
therapy services under the direction and supervision of the
therapist. a. Range of motion exercises b. Assistance in ambulation
or exercises Performs personal care activities, including but not
limited to: a. Bathing b. Shampooing c. Skin care/nail care d. Oral
hygiene e. Shaving f. Dressing Performs household services
essential to health care at home, including but not limited to: a.
Meal preparation/feeding b. Laundry c. Light housekeeping d.
Assists (by reminders and/or supervision, not direct
administration) with medications that are ordinarily
self-administered under the direction and supervision of the
Registered Nurse (per state nurse practice laws and Agency policy)
Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition
and/or needs to the Registered Nurse or Therapist. Follows
reporting guidelines in the Care Plan. Documents care provided and
completes the forms required for the client's records. Completes
the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent
observations. Submits documentation per Agency requirements-at
least weekly. Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for
clients by observing infection control practices, following Agency
guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case
Manager. Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does
not use equipment until orientation about its operation has been
provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs. Communicates
effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through
verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team
conferences, as requested. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects
of the job. Successfully completes annual skills competency
validation. Attends in-service programs to meet compliance
requirements. Identifies learning needs to Agency supervisor. a.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed
necessary Physical/Environmental Demands: Lift/push/pull 50-75 lbs
on a frequent basis. Frequent stooping, twisting, turning and
bending. Elevated risk of exposure to infectious processes. Use of
transfer and other household equipment. Classification: NON-EXEMPT
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