Home Health Aide (HHA)
The Home Health Aide (HHA) works under the direction and supervision of the Registered
Nurse or therapist. Performs services for the client as necessary to maintain the personal comfort
of the client. The Home Health Aide reports directly to a Staffing Manager and receives clinical
oversight by the Clinical Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assists with personal cares such as bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, routine
catheter and colostomy care, ambulation, transfers or positioning.
Performs simple dressing changes that do not require the skills of a licensed nurse.
Assists with physician-ordered medications which are ordinarily self-administered under
the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse. Typically, this involves reminding
the client of the specific times to take their medication.
Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and
supervision of the therapist.
A. Range of motion exercises
B. Home exercise program
Reports changes in the client's condition and needs to the Registered Nurse.
Performs household services essential to health care at home, including, but not limited to:
A. Meal preparation/feeding
B. Laundry
C. Light housekeeping
Completes the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations.
Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team.
Maintains a safe client environment and identifies and reports of any suspected vulnerable
client abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.
10. Maintains client confidentiality; treats clients and families with respect.
11. Understands, accepts and responds to the emotional needs of each client.
12. Participates in in-service programs to meet compliance requirements.
13. Accepts and fulfills assignments and exercises judgement in accepting assignments.
14. Understands and follows infection control policies including proper handwashing
technique.
15. May assist with precepting other HHA’s.
16. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by RN.
Physical/Environmental Demands:
Heavy to Very Heavy physical demands involves lifting client, bending, stooping and
stretching. Must be adaptable to a variety of environments and settings in the community. Must
assess physical and emotional needs and be able to respond appropriately. Must have car or bus
capability.
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force
frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand
requirements are in excess of those for heavy work.
Qualifications:
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Currently or have previously been on the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Registry or
successfully completed a formal certification training program and passed a written test and
competency evaluation. The certificate must not have been revoked, suspended, and
without limitations or restrictions.
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age, or if 16-17 years of age, has participated in a related
school based job training program or completed a certified HHA Competency Evaluation.
Have at least six months experience in a health care facility.
Have demonstrated sympathetic attitude toward care of others who are vulnerable.
Possess the ability to read, write and carry out directions.
Possess the maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
Have demonstrated the ability to work with little supervision and make appropriate
judgements.
Have demonstrated dependability, tact and ability to follow orders.
Proof of negative mantoux or documentation of negative chest x-ray.
10. Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation in order to travel to multiple
company business stops a day.
11. A valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for
company business.
12. Disclose any conviction and criminal history records pertaining to any crime related to the
provision of health services. A candidate who has been convicted of such crimes will be
not be hired.
13. Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings including but not limited to
those of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector
General’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities.