Home Health Aide (HHA)
Company: Lighthouse Home Health Care
Location: Bristol
Posted on: July 15, 2025
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Job Description:
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: 1. Successful completion of a
formal certification training program and/or a written skills test
and competency evaluation. 2. Be at least eighteen (18) years of
age. 3. Minimum of six (6) months' work experience in the home or
facility. 4. Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a
written Plan of Care. 5. Good verbal, written, and interpersonal
skills. 6. Reliable means of transportation to/from all
assignments. 7. Vehicle Insured and Valid Drivers License Required.
Essential Functions: 1. 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 1. 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 1. 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)
1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Communicates effectively with
all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports,
participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as
requested. 6. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
7. Successfully completes annual skills competency validation. 8.
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: 1. Lift/push/pull 50-75 lbs on a
frequent basis. 2. Frequent stooping, twisting, turning and
bending. 3. Elevated risk of exposure to infectious processes. 4.
Use of transfer and other household equipment. RHMLHHH
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