The VITAS Home Health Aide (HHA) is a non-exempt employee who provides personal care and services to hospice patients. The HHA helps patients with daily tasks, assists with medications, and reports any changes in the patient's condition to the VITAS Nurse.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred
- Meets personnel qualifications of a Home Health Aide as specified in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.4 and Section 484.36
- Documented evidence of 75 hours of training as specified in 42 C.F.R. Sections 484.36 (a)(1)
- Documented evidence that Home Health Aide has successfully completed a Competency Evaluation program as described in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.36(b)
- Ability to read, write, and carry out directions
- Ability to travel per job requirements
- Telephone available in home
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Cancer and/or critical illness benefit
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Affinity Program