Certified Home Health Aide

TITLE OF POSITION: HOME HEALTH AIDE

Home Health Aide services may also be provided by a CNA subject to the same supervision described below. If necessary, they may also be provided by an LVN or RN

DUTIES

1. Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the staff nurse and the Director of Patient Care Services.

2. Tasks to be performed by an HHA must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the patient care provided by the HHA.

3. Under no circumstances may an HHA be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous procedures, or any other sterile or invasive procedures, other than rectal temperatures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Follows the plan of care to provide, safe, competent care to the patient

2. Provision of hands-on care

3. Helps the patient to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment

4. Plans and prepares nutritious meals, markets when instructed to do so by the nurse

5. Assists the patient with ambulation as ordered by the physician and approved and supervised by the nurse.

6. Assists the therapy personnel as needed with rehabilitative processes.

7. Assists in administering medications ordinarily self-administered.

8. Encourages the patient to become as independent as possible according to the nursing care plan.

9. Attempts to promote patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.

10. Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household and establishes a relationship with patient and family which transmit trust and confidentiality.

11. Reports any change in the patient's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to the staff nurse, or to the Aide supervisor.

12. Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, as instructed by the professional nurse.

13. Prepares a visit report promptly and incorporates same in the clinical record weekly.

14. Confirms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits by staff members can be coordinated.

15. Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the patient's care as directed by the nurse.

16. Attends in-service as required by regulation.

JOB CONDITIONS

1. The ability to drive and the ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required.

2. Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.

3. On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.

4. Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Use of BP cuff, thermometer and stethoscope. Hand washing materials.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Has access to all Patient medical records which may be discussed with the Registered Nurse and the Director of Patient Care Services

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must have completed the 9th grade and have reading and writing skills necessary to perform their job.

2. Must have completed a state approved Aide training program of at least 120 hours.

3. Must possess a certificate of course completion.

4. Must have the maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good working relationship with the patient, the patient’s family and Agency staff.

5. Must have a sincere interest in caring for the sick and disabled at home.

6. Must score at or above the cut-off established for competency testing.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 1 per week

Benefits:

• Travel reimbursement

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Supplemental schedule:

• On call

Work Location: In person