Home Health Aid (HHA or CNA) - Private Home in Ada, Michigan at HealthBar

Position: Home Health Aide (CNA, HHA)
Compensation: Starting at $20/hr

Schedule:

• Monday: 10am-10pm
• Tuesday: 10am-10pm
• Wednesday: 10am-10pm
• Thursday: 10am-10pm
• Friday: 10am-10pm
• Saturday: 10am-10pm
• Sunday: 10am-10pm

We are looking for someone to support in filling gaps for our current schedule, 10am - 10pm is the window of time that we would need support.

Position Summary: As a Home Health Aide, you’ll provide compassionate support that enhances your clients’ daily lives and helps them maintain comfort and independence at home. Through personal care, mobility assistance, and meaningful companionship, you’ll create a safe and nurturing environment where every individual feels valued and cared for.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting

• Support mobility and transfers, including use of assistive devices

• Help with meal preparation and feeding as needed

• Take and record basic vital signs, such as temperature or blood pressure (if trained)

• Provide companionship and emotional support

• Assist with light housekeeping (laundry, tidying, etc.) to maintain a safe environment

Qualifications Required:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required, associate’s degree or higher is preferred.

• Certification: Current and valid certification or registration as required by the State of Michigan:

• Michigan CNA certification through an approved state program, or

• Home Health Aide training and certification per Michigan Home Care Organization guidelines.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 90 days of employment.

Physical Requirements: This position requires the ability to provide hands-on patient care in the home environment. Duties may include standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and assisting patients with mobility. The role involves safely lifting, positioning, and transferring patients between bed, chair, and other locations, as well as providing support in the restroom and during other activities of daily living. Employees must use proper body mechanics and safety techniques at all times, and may be required to operate medical equipment. Visual and auditory acuity is necessary for patient assessment and communication.

In addition to hands-on patient care, the below physical requirements must be met:

• Ability to communicate verbally

• Fully functional vision is required (prescription lenses or contacts are acceptable)

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking

• Ability to lift or carry up to 50+ pounds occasionally

• Ability to operate a computer and other standard office or clinical tools

• Reliable transportation for occasional travel. The employee will not be responsible for transporting a client

• Changing business conditions may trigger changes to physical requirement