Certified Home Health Aides

Home Health Aide (HHA)

Location: Ashburn, VA
Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time

About the Role

Elite Home Health is seeking compassionate Home Health Aides to provide personal care and daily living assistance to special needs patients in their homes. You’ll play a vital role in helping our patients maintain independence, comfort, and dignity while receiving quality care in a familiar environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and mobility support and utilizing adaptive equipment if applicable.
• Follow and implement individualized care plans, behavioral support plans, and structured daily activity schedules, ensuring consistency, therapeutic engagement, and goal-oriented support.
• Monitor and document health status by observing vital signs, behavioral changes, and physical conditions; promptly report concerns and maintain accurate, timely documentation in Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR) systems.
• Medications reminder and provide specialized care if needed according to care plan orders and agency protocols, while strictly adhering to HIPAA regulations and patient confidentiality standards.
• Support individuals with cognitive impairments, including developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and/or early-onset dementia when applicable, using evidence-based behavioral interventions, redirection techniques, and memory care strategies.
• Assist with meal planning, preparation, and feeding based on dietary needs and restrictions; perform housekeeping, laundry, and environmental safety checks to maintain a clean, structured, and hazard-free living space.
• Accurately document daily progress, behavioral observations, and goal tracking; communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, including nurses, case managers, therapists, and DBH representatives.
• Provide emotional support, promote independence, and encourage participation in skill-building and community-based activities aligned with individualized goals and behavioral plans.
• Implement crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary, ensuring the safety of the individual and others in accordance with approved behavioral health protocols.
• Deliver compassionate care during all stages of need, including complex medical or behavioral situations, while preserving dignity, respect, and quality of life.

• Qualifications

• Certified or licensed Home Health Aide (HHA) in the state of Virginia

• Current CPR/First Aid certification

• Previous experience in home care or healthcare setting preferred

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable attitude

• Strong communication and observation skills