Home Health Aide/Homemaker Float at Our Hospice Of South Central Indiana – North Vernon, Indiana

About Company:

Make a Difference in People's Lives at Our Hospice

Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can help make a real difference? At Our Hospice, we provide compassionate care to patients facing the end of life, and our team members are at the heart of everything we do.

You'll gain more than just a job at Our Hospice:

• Meaningful Work: Be part of a team that helps make every moment count for our patients and their loved ones.
• Supportive Environment: We value our employees and provide a positive and collaborative work atmosphere.
• Professional Growth: We offer opportunities for professional development to help you advance your career.

Does this sound like you?

If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual who is looking to make a real difference in people's lives, we encourage you to explore the career opportunities at Our Hospice. We are looking for people who share our values of integrity, excellence, and compassion.

We are Better Together!

About the Role:

The Home Health Aide/Homemaker Float plays a critical role in providing compassionate, personalized care to individuals in their homes, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. This position involves delivering a combination of personal care services and homemaking tasks to support clients who may have physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges. The float aspect of the role requires flexibility and adaptability, as the aide will serve multiple clients across different locations, responding to varying schedules and care needs. By fostering a supportive and respectful environment, the aide helps clients maintain their independence and quality of life within their own homes. Ultimately, this role contributes significantly to the health care continuum by enabling clients to remain in a familiar setting while receiving essential care and assistance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a state-approved Home Health Aide training program.
• Certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA) or equivalent, as required by state regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel between client locations.
• Ability to pass background checks and meet health screening requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working as a Home Health Aide or in a similar caregiving role.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems or mobile care documentation tools.
• Strong knowledge of community resources and social services available to clients.
• Bilingual abilities to communicate effectively with diverse client populations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility assistance tailored to each client’s needs.
• Perform homemaking duties including meal preparation, light housekeeping, laundry, and shopping to maintain a safe and clean living environment.
• Monitor clients’ health status by observing physical and emotional conditions and reporting any changes to the supervising nurse or care manager.
• Assist with medication reminders and ensure clients adhere to prescribed care plans under supervision.
• Travel between client homes as assigned, managing time efficiently to meet scheduled visits and provide consistent, high-quality care.
• Float between all 3 service areas as needed

Skills:

The required skills enable the aide to deliver safe and effective personal care while maintaining client dignity and comfort. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for building trust with clients and collaborating with healthcare teams. Time management and organizational skills are critical for managing multiple client visits and ensuring all care tasks are completed efficiently. Preferred skills such as CPR certification and experience with electronic documentation enhance the aide’s ability to respond to emergencies and maintain accurate care records. Additionally, cultural sensitivity and language skills support meaningful interactions with clients from diverse backgrounds, improving overall care quality.