Home Health Aide (Hiring Immediately)
Company: Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice - Greater Cl
Location: Eastlake
Posted on: March 1, 2026
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Job Description:
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what
they're doing! Shift: PRN Our intention is to have employees who
are passionate about making their personal mission statement come
to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing,
eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining
processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else,
the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as
WHAT you do in your job. Alongside our valued employees, we are
making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of
those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of
their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable
behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation,
integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.
The Home Health Aide performs various services for a patient as
necessary to meet the patient's personal needs with the highest
level of quality to promote comfort and observes the patient then
documents and reports observations and care performed in accordance
with company standards and federal, state, and local standards,
guidelines, and regulations. Essential Activities and Tasks Care
Management and Service Delivery - 95% Provides psychosocial support
and personal care to the patient, including bathing (e.g. tub,
shower, sponge, or bed bath), oral hygiene, hair care, shampooing,
shaving, skin care, nail care, foot care, and dressing. Assists
patient with mobility, including walking, transferring, turning,
and positioning including the use of transfer devices such as the
Hoyer lift and transfer board. Assists patient with prescribed
exercises to which the patient and the aide have been trained.
Assists with toileting needs, including assistance with bedpan,
urinal, bedside commode, toilet use and incontinence care. Plans,
shops, prepares, or assists with nutritious meals and prescribed
diets, which includes the clean-up of kitchen area. Assists
patients to self-administer medications. Verbally prompt or assist
patients to respond to electronic medication reminder systems.
Provides homemaking services, such as bed making, light housework,
laundering, and errand running with patient/family’s agreement or
accompanying patient to medical appointments as specified on the
care plan. Performs other activities as assigned, which may include
reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration, Foley
catheter care, basic infection control procedures, and emergency
procedures. Drives patients to and from appointments or other
activities occasionally. Administration and Reporting - 5%
Observes, reports, and uses electronic medical record (EMR) system
to document patient status and the care or service furnished. All
other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education High school
diploma or equivalent required. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
in good standing on the Ohio Department of Health Nurse Aide
Registry required; or Successful completion of the Medicare
competency evaluation program for home health aides. Experience One
year experience as a home health aide in a Medicare-certified home
health or hospice agency preferred. Knowledgeable of home health
aide practices and procedures preferred. Other Requirements Must be
able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving
record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime
coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting
standards. Working Conditions and Special Requirements Sitting - Up
to 8 hours/day Standing - Up to 4 hours/day Walking - Up to 2
hours/day Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling
patients/clients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds Driving -
Up to 6 hours/day Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - Required
as scheduled Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and
cuts - Work day Subject to patients with various disease processes
- Occasional May be exposed to infectious waste, disease,
conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B
viruses - Work day Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne
Diseases - I
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