Job Description
- Perform Personal Care for Patients (bathing,dressing,toileting,feeding, etc) according to the Plan of Care
- Document care provided according to agency policy through our online system HospiceMD
- Report any deviations from the Plan of Care to the Case Manager (or designee if not available).
- Use durable medical equipment.
- Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
- Provide proper care and observation of the patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
- Reports any changes/areas of concern to Case Manager.
- Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
- Participate in QAPI activities.
- Participate in IDG meetings, as appropriate.
- NEVER dispense or administer medications.
- The ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
- Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.
- Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.
- Utilization of calculator, telephone, copy machine, thermometer, blood pressure cuff, other basic office and medical equipment.
- Home Health Aide Certification
- CPR Certification
- Physical Form signed by Doctor - (we provide this form)
- Recent 2 Step TB Test and Immunizations OR Titers (checks for previous vaccinations)
- 2 forms of ID (driver's license, social security card, passport)
- Auto Insurance
- Resume
- 2 References
- Good means of communication
- Reliable transportation
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