Home Health Aide (HHA)

VITAS Home Health Aides (HHA) provide personal care and services to hospice patients, augmenting care provided by family members. HHA assignments include tasks like home care, meal preparation, ambulation assistance, treatment support, and patient care education. The position requires adherence to written assignment, safety procedures, and teamwork with a multidisciplinary team.

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
• 60 hours of training as specified in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.36 (a)(1).
• 60 hours of training as specified in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.36 (b).
• State Allowable Training/Certification (AL, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, MI, PA, TX, VA, WI, CA, CHHA, CT, Home Health Aide certificate).
• Ability to travel as required by the job.
• Ability to read, write, and understand directions.
• Ability to lift and transfer patients.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Regularly required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Insurance
• Roadside Assistance
• Affinity Program