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Form of workJob Description
CHHA License (Required)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Helps patient with bath, care of mouth, skin, hair and/or other personal hygiene activities.
- Helps patient in and out of bed.
- Assists patient with ambulation use if wheelchair and/or walker as directed.
- Helps with prescribed exercises.
- May prepare meals and help patients with eating (per prescribed diet directed).
- Reinforces therapeutic diet instructions.
- Performs household services, which facilitates the patient’s self-care at home and are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
- Helps patient to bathroom or in use of bedpan/urinal.
- Reports changes in patient’s condition and/or needs to supervise nurse and appropriate therapist.
- Works independently in home with only intermittent RN supervision.
- Schedules own home visits (per visit frequency established by agency).
- Assists patient in taking medications that are normally self-administered.
- Charts record of patient care on progress notes after each visit.
- Completes other appropriate records.
- Provides for a safe and sanitary environment for the patient adheres to Agency’s Infection Control and Safety Management policies.
- Participates in and/or conducts team conferences.
- Participates in other specific duties as assigned and defined by Agency’s policy.
- Performs all activities incorporating and applying the principles of proper body mechanics.
- Participates in orientation, staff education, team meetings and patient care.
- Implements care based on Plan of Care and Agency’s policies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT USED:
Sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick. Ability to read, write and carry out directions. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
Work is of medium demand – walking, standing, and driving. Lifting, moving, and turning of patients. Pushing wheelchairs and/or other equipment.
Hearing for physical assessment skills, near visual acuity, color vision.
Nursing supplies and equipment.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, LICENSES:
Verifiable aide care in the home, hospital or related employment.
Successful completion of a Home Health Aide training program as recognized by the State of California for certification.
Current Home Health Aide Certificate issued by the State of California.
Current CPR certification.
Current California Driver’s License. Automobiles, Automobile Insurance.
Current Vaccination status
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Self-determined schedule
- Weekend availability
Work setting:
- In-person
Experience:
- CHHA: 1 year (Preferred)
- Home health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CHHA License (Required)
Work Location: On the road
