Certified Home Health Aids in Carmel, IN
On-siteCarmel, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living including bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, and feeding while providing mobility support using transfer aids. Prepare meals, manage light housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping, and offer companionship to seniors with dementia or Alzheimer's. Perform pet services such as grooming, feeding, and walking, and accurately document all care tasks and time attendance on a smartphone. Report client condition changes or incidents to the supervisor immediately and maintain a safe, clean environment in client homes. Commute to various addresses within a 30-mile radius, adhering to strict driving record requirements and company safety protocols.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to work some weekends
- Must have a valid Driver's License and clean driving record
- Must have an up-to-date smartphone for the electronic viewing and capture of Time and Attendance, Care Tasks, and Communication
- Must have an updated Android or iPhone smartphone device
- Current listing with no substantial finding on state Aide Registry, as state appropriate, if applicable
- Must be a Certified Home Health Aid
- Must have a valid driver's license with proof of insurance
- Must conduct all business in a professional manner and with a high level of confidentiality
- Must pass competency testing on hire and ongoing for the basics of, but not limited to: Meal preparation, housekeeping, infection control, safety in the home, proper handling of emergencies, transportation, pet walking and care
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English fluently
- Ability to work with minimal or close supervision
- Possess the physical ability to perform job-related duties which may require lifting, standing, bending, transferring, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, pulling and the ability to provide partial or complete assistance with non-personal activities of daily living, without assistance from another healthcare worker, or significant other
- Ability to work in time-sensitive or stressful situations
- Sit in a chair/stand for extended periods
- Ability to commute to various client locations throughout the workday/week
- Eligibility to drive on company business and a satisfactory driving record required
- Drivers should be in the age bracket of 21-70 or, if over 70, with a signed physician Statement
- License must be valid (no expired licenses)
- Denied or Revoked License in the last 3 years is unacceptable
- Any Suspended Licenses OR two or more suspensions in the last 3 years is unacceptable
- Two or more at-fault accidents within 3 years is unacceptable
- Three or more moving violations within the last 5 years is unacceptable
- Any of the following violations (or similar violations) within the last 5 years are unacceptable: DUI; DWI; Speeding in excess of 25 mph; reckless or careless driving; vehicular homicide, manslaughter, etc.
- Must have successfully completed a training program if required by state regulation or contract
- High school graduation or GED required
Desired Qualifications
- CNA certification along with a CHHA certification is not required but can be a plus and is paid a premium
- Two years' experience in a similar position desired but not required
- Two years' experience working with the elderly desired but not required
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