Home Health Aide (HHA)
Texas, USA · Austin, TX, USA · Houston, TX, USA · San Antonio, TX, USA · Beaumont, TX, USA · Galveston, TX, USA · Laurel, MD, USA
Posted on Aug 28, 2026
Position Summary: The Home Health Aide provides hands-on personal care and basic health-related services to clients under the supervision of a licensed nurse or agency designee. HHAs support clients in maintaining independence and safety within their homes. Key Responsibilities: Care is provided according to the authorized service plan, agency policies, and applicable requirements. Personal & Daily Support: Assist with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming, and dressing. Assist with mobility, transfers, positioning, and ambulation. Take and record vital signs when permitted, assigned, and within the role’s authorized scope. Assist with prescribed exercises and range-of-motion activities. Provide medication reminders only; do not administer medication unless authorized and permitted. Provide light housekeeping and meal preparation related to the client’s care. Safety, Communication & Documentation: Observe and promptly report changes in the client’s condition to supervising staff. Maintain complete, accurate, and timely care notes and service records. Follow infection-control practices, safety procedures, emergency protocols, and HIPAA requirements. Communicate professionally with clients, families, supervisors, and care team members. Follow the individualized care plan and instructions provided by the supervising professional. Perform other assigned duties within the authorized scope of the HHA position. Qualifications: Required — Valid Home Health Aide certification when required for the position or assignment. High school diploma or GED. Current CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain within the required timeframe. Strong observation, communication, documentation, and time-management skills. Ability to satisfy applicable background-screening and agency drug-screening requirements. Ability to work independently while following the care plan and supervisory instructions. Preferred — Prior home-care experience. Experience assisting clients with personal care, mobility, and range-of-motion activities. Experience recording vital signs and completing electronic care documentation. Dementia or Alzheimer’s care experience. Familiarity with electronic visit verification systems. Physical Requirements: Each essential requirement may be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Assist with client transfers; Reposition clients safely; Stand and walk; Bend and reach; Push or pull care equipment; Perform routine physical care tasks.
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