HOME HEALTH AIDE

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The primary purpose of this position is to provide hands-on personal care; perform simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services; assist in ambulation or exercises; and assist in administering medications ordinarily self-administered according to a written plan of care prepared by a registered nurse or other skilled professional (i.e., physical therapist, speech-language pathologist, or occupational therapist) and permitted to be performed under state law; and consistent with the home health aide training. The services provided by the aide are supervised by a registered nurse or other skilled professional.

Responsibilities & Expectations

• Maintains an open communication process with the patient, representative (if any), caregivers, and family
• Observes, reports, and documents patient status and the care or service furnished
• Demonstrates appropriate and safe techniques in performing personal hygiene and grooming tasks that include:
  • Sponge, tub, and shower bath
  • Hair shampooing in sink, tub, and bed
  • Nail and skin care
  • Oral hygiene
  • Toileting and elimination
  • Safe transfer techniques and ambulation
  • Normal range of motion and positioning
  • Adequate nutrition and fluid intake
  • Recognizing and reporting changes in skin condition
  • Any other task that the agency may choose to have an aide perform as permitted under state law and according to training provided by agency
• Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment during delivery of care
• Reports changes in the patient’s condition to a registered nurse or other appropriate skilled professional
• Completes appropriate documentation in patient records in compliance with the agency’s policies and procedures
• Honors patient rights
• Demonstrates respect for personal privacy and property
• Supports the patient’s and family’s diversity
• Participates in case conference meetings to include reporting of information and care concerns to improve care coordination
• Completes at least 12 hours of in-service training during each 12-month period
• Displays a positive and professional image and attitude in all relationships with patients, families, peers, and in the community
• Participates in the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) program
• Demonstrates flexibility in meeting the needs of the program and responds positively to changes in workflow
• Complies with agency infection prevention and control and safety policies and procedures
• Completes annual competency requirements
• Consistently communicates requests, suggestions, concerns, or problems to the appropriate personnel
• Consistently completes assigned responsibilities in required time frame and accepts additional duties and responsibilities as requested by the Director of Clinical Operations
• Protects patient health information according to HIPAA privacy rule and Aultman policies
• Creates and fosters a work environment that is consistent with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Aultman Health Foundation
• Supports strategic organizational goals
• Abides by the Aultman Code of Conduct at all times

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent and must be at least 18 years of age
• Ohio State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) Certification
• Currently listed in good standing on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry
• Prior home care experience preferred
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregivers, as well as to other agency staff
• Able to work independently and accurately with attention to detail
• Current BLS certification
• Valid OH Driver’s License
• Must have own transportation and provide proof of insurance
• Basic computer skills

Working Conditions

• Hours of operation with shifts as assigned
• Subject to frequent interruptions and changes in priority of duties throughout the day
• Subject to emergency and other crisis situations
• Hazardous Exposure Category 1

Physical Requirements

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