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SalaryResponsibilities of the Home Health Aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Providing personal care including:
A. Baths
B. Back rubs
C. Oral hygiene
D. Shampoos
E. Changing bed linen
F. Assisting patients with dressing and underdressing
G. Skin care to prevent breakdown
H. Assisting the patient with toileting activities
I. Keeping patients living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
2. Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
3. Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
4. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate competed/demonstrated skills competency).
5. Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
6. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
7. Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
8. Doing patients laundry, as appropriate.
9. Meeting safety needs patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)
10. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
11. Adhering to the Organizations documentation’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
The above statements are only mean to be representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- In-person
- Outpatient
Experience:
- Home health or Hospice: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CHHA Certificate (Required)
Work Location: In person
