Home Health Aide Home Health Contract
Clinch River Home Healthcare

Home Health Aide (HHA)

Clinch River Home Healthcare Nashville, TN, US
Overview:

Why Caregivers Love Working With Us

 

  • Flexible Scheduling: Create a work schedule that fits your needs and those of your clients. You control your hours and days off.
  • Work-Life Balance: Choose how much or how little you work based on your preferences and availability.
  • Meaningful Impact: Make a real difference in your clients’ lives by enhancing their quality of life.

 

About Us

 

We are a compassionate company driven by a personal commitment to exceptional care. Founded by the grandchildren of a former Department of Energy worker, we elevate the lives of energy workers with unwavering compassion and whole-person care.

 

We’re seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide 1099 Independent Contractor to join our team. As a 1099 Independent Contractor, you’ll have the flexibility to set your own schedule while providing routine healthcare services in clients’ homes. This role allows you to design a work schedule that suits both your needs and those of your clients.

Responsibilities:

You will follow care plans to provide safe and competent care, assist with personal hygiene and meal preparation, help with mobility, and perform routine housekeeping tasks. Additionally, you will monitor and report any changes in clients’ conditions or home situations to the RN Case Manager and HHA Coordinator.

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Completion of state-mandated training hours, if applicable.
  • Basic knowledge of computer and internet-based applications for charting.
  • Strong problem-solving and multitasking skills.
  • Compassionate and professional demeanor, with safe working knowledge of client-based equipment.
  • Must pass a criminal background check and provide evidence of health status that does not pose a risk to clients or other caregivers.

Apply Today

 

If you’re passionate about providing quality care and looking for a flexible role that offers fulfillment, we’d love to hear from you. Join us as a 1099 Independent Contractor and make a difference in the lives of our clients!

Pay Range: USD $14.00 - USD $16.00 /Hr.

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