VITAS Home Health Aides are non-exempt employees providing personal care and services to hospice patients to augment the care provided by family members or caregivers. Duties include assisting with personal hygiene, meals, ambulation, treatments, and providing emotional support. Training is required for each role, and the position can be based in-home or at a healthcare facility. VITAS is a leading provider of end-of-life care.
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
- Meet personnel qualifications of a Home Health Aide as specified in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.4 and Section 484.36.
- Documented evidence of 75 hours of training as specified in 42 C.F.R. Sections 484.36 (a)(1).
- Documented evidence that Home Health Aide has successfully completed a Competency Evaluation program as described in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.36(b).
- State Allowable Training/Certification (AL, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, MI, PA, TX, VA, WI, CA, CHHA, CT, Homemaker-Home Health Aide, IL, HHA, NA, KS)
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and generous company match
- Education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Legal Insurance
- Roadside Assistance
- Affinity Program