Home Health Aide (HHA)
Company: Lighthouse Home Health Care
Location: West Haven
Posted on: July 11, 2025
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Job Description:
We are hiring for: Certified HOME HEALTH AIDE'S/ CNA's /
Personal Care Assistants Fairfield and New Haven Counties Hiring
for Part-Time and Full-Time / Multiple Shifts available Driver's
License & Car is required Position Summary: Provides personal care
services under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist
The Home Health Aide 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/or a written skills test and
competency evaluation. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Minimum of six (6) months' work experience in the home or facility.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of
Care. Good verbal, 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. RHMLHHH
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