Health Maintenance Attendant Needed for Friday or Saturday 6am to 2pm

*Needs may increase and ability to pick up other shifts

Compensation: $18-22/HR DOE - for Pediatric Patient

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Health Maintenance Attendant - IHSS provides supportive and personal care services for the clients with consideration of dignity and privacy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the IHSS Attendant include:
Providing personal care including:
Bathing
Oral hygiene
Shampooing
Changing bed linen
Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
Assisting patients with toileting activities
Keeping patients living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
Planning and preparing nutritious meals, as appropriate.
Assisting in feeding, if necessary.
Assisting in ambulation, according to the care plan.
Doing patients laundry, as appropriate.
Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.). Reporting on patients condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
Adhering to Aveannas documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
Follow and comply with all Aveanna safety rules and practices.
Health maintenance activities.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the essential job functions performed by incumbents of the job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to read, write, and follow written instructions and document care given.
Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
Possess and maintain current first aid; CPR certification preferred.
Pediatric experience preferred when working with a pediatric patient.
Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
Current PPD or chest x-ray, if applicable.
Successful completion of Aveanna screening examinations with a score of 80% or greater.
Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; personal care skills per competency checklist.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for this role and can be submitted by applying to this job posting or by visiting our career page at: | Aveanna Healthcare Careers

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action: Aveanna provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Aveanna complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The Health Maintenance Attendant - IHSS provides supportive and personal care services for the clients with consideration of dignity and privacy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the IHSS Attendant include:
Providing personal care including:
Bathing
Oral hygiene
Shampooing
Changing bed linen
Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
Assisting patients with toileting activities
Keeping patients living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
Planning and preparing nutritious meals, as appropriate.
Assisting in feeding, if necessary.
Assisting in ambulation, according to the care plan.
Doing patients laundry, as appropriate.
Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.). Reporting on patients condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
Adhering to Aveannas documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Must be able to fulfill essential job function in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.
Follow and comply with all Aveanna safety rules and practices.
Health maintenance activities.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the essential job functions performed by incumbents of the job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to read, write, and follow written instructions and document care given.
Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
Possess and maintain current first aid; CPR certification preferred.
Pediatric experience preferred when working with a pediatric patient.
Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
Current PPD or chest x-ray, if applicable.
Successful completion of Aveanna screening examinations with a score of 80% or greater.
Excellent observation, verbal, and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; personal care skills per competency checklist.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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