Home Health Aide (HHA)

Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Waltham
Posted on: March 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Join a Company That Puts People First! Aveanna Healthcare Our Certified Business Line offers both short-term and long-term care services, catering to individuals under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, as well as those with Private Insurance and Private Pay. We serve a diverse patient population with varying needs, including individuals with chronic conditions, behavioral health challenges, monitoring requirements, skilled nursing, and therapeutic needs. Our patients span all age groups, from children to geriatric individuals. Our services involve a range of medical and non-medical assistance provided through visits to the individual’s own home. These services include Skilled Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy and Home Health Aide Services. Aveanna’s services are tailored to individual’s needs and can significantly improve the quality of life for those who need short-term assistance but wish to remain in their own homes. Position Overview Join Aveanna Healthcare as Home Health Aide (HHA). You will provide personal care, selected treatment procedures, minimal household tasks and occasional meal preparation under the advisory of a Registered Nurse for individuals with special needs in their homes. Award-Winning Culture - Indeed’s Work Wellbeing Top 100 Company in 2024 - Best Company for Work-Life Balance, Happiest Employees and Culture and Best CEO in 2024, as ranked by Comparably Essential Job Functions - Perform personal care tasks including assistance with basic personal hygiene and grooming, feeding, ambulation, medical monitoring, and health care related tasks. - Perform home management functions such as light housekeeping, laundry, bed making, and cleaning - Plan meals, shop for groceries, prepare and serve meals, and clean up - Communicate verbally with clients, client family members, and Recover Health staff in a professional manner - Ensure client safety while maintaining a safe environment - Remind and assist clients with self-administration of medications (with proper training) - Encourage self-help activities - Report and Document services provided and changes in client's condition or family situation to the office - Maintain clinical record documentation according to Recover Health policy and procedures as well as state and federal regulations - Other Skills/Abilities • Attention to detail • Time Management • Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution • Good organization and communication skills Physical Requirements • Must be able to speak, write, read and understand English • Must be able to travel • Must be able to lift 50 pounds • Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting • Must be able to sit and climb stairs • Must have visual and hearing acuity • Must have strong sense of smell and touch • Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients and move equipment without assistance • Must be able to appropriately respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home or during transport Environment • Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions • Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases Other Duties • Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications: - 18 years of age or older with High school degree/GED - Must hold valid HHA Certificate or current CNA license - Valid Drivers license - Acceptable Motor Vehicle Record Preferred: - Minimum of one-year Home Health Care experience or LTC experience a plus Aveanna Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. 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. Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California Notice for Job Applicants Residing in Florida

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