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Home Health Aide (HHA)

Home Health Aide (HHA)

ATN HealthThornton, CO, United States
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Shifts Available : 2pm-10pm & 10pm - 6am. Sunday - Saturday.

Rates : $15-21 per hour with weekly pay.

Responsibilities of the HHA role include :

  • Personal Care Duties
  • Bathing and Grooming :

Assist clients with bathing, showering, and personal hygiene.

  • Help with grooming tasks such as brushing hair, shaving, and nail care.
  • Dressing :
  • Help clients select appropriate clothing and assist with dressing and undressing.

  • Toileting and Continence Care :
  • Assist with toileting needs, including the use of bedpans, commodes, or toilet facilities.

  • Provide support for clients with incontinence, including changing adult diapers and performing perineal care.
  • Mobility Assistance :
  • Help clients move around their home, including transfers from bed to chair, wheelchair to toilet, etc.

  • Assist with exercises and mobility routines prescribed by a physical therapist.
  • Feeding and Nutrition :
  • Assist clients with eating meals and ensuring they maintain a nutritious diet.

  • Prepare meals according to dietary requirements and preferences.
  • Skin Care :
  • Apply prescribed lotions or ointments and monitor skin condition to prevent issues like pressure sores.

  • Health Maintenance Duties
  • Medication Assistance :
  • Remind clients to take their medications as prescribed.

  • Assist with organizing medications and ensuring they are taken on time.
  • Vital Signs Monitoring :
  • Measure and record vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration rate.

  • Basic Wound Care :
  • Assist with cleaning and dressing minor wounds as directed by a healthcare professional.

  • Health Monitoring :
  • Observe and report changes in the client's condition to a supervising nurse or healthcare professional.

  • Transportation :
  • Assist with arranging and providing transportation to medical appointments or other necessary outings.

  • Household Assistance
  • Light Housekeeping :
  • Perform light housekeeping tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, and laundry.

  • Maintain a clean and safe living environment for the client.
  • Shopping and Errands :
  • Assist with grocery shopping and running errands.

  • Meal Preparation :
  • Plan and prepare meals according to the client's dietary needs and preferences.

  • Emotional Support and Companionship
  • Companionship :
  • Provide companionship and engage in activities that promote mental and emotional well-being.

  • Offer emotional support and encouragement.
  • Communication :
  • Maintain clear and open communication with the client, family members, and healthcare team.

  • Document and report any changes in the client's condition or needs.
  • Additional Responsibilities
  • Training and Compliance :
  • Attend required training sessions and maintain certifications.

  • Adhere to all regulations and guidelines for providing IHSS in Colorado.
  • Emergency Response :
  • Be prepared to respond to emergencies and provide first aid or CPR if needed.

  • These duties ensure that clients receive comprehensive care tailored to their individual needs, promoting their independence and quality of life in the home setting.
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