Home Health Aide (HHA)

Job Description

A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN).

Qualifications

• Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training program and competency.
• Has a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
• Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Performs personal care, bath and hands-on care as assigned.
• Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to the RN.
• Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
• Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned.
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services, e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned.
• Affords assistance with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.
• Attends inservice and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
• Attends patient care conferences as scheduled.

Working Environment

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Job Relationships

• Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager/RNs, PTs, OTs, SLPs

Risk Exposure

High risk

Lifting Requirements

• Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Additional Information

Rewarding work, a fulfilling career and compassionate colleagues are just a few of the many reasons why the most talented and admired healthcare professionals make OMAMA their employer of choice. OMAMA Home Health Care believes that our clients and their families deserve home health care delivered with compassion, excellence and reliability. Become part of a caring, professional team that provides the highest quality care while developing your career. We offer comprehensive salary and benefits package including: paid time off, 401k with company match.

About the Role

We are OMAMA Home Health Care, a leading home health care company, and want you to apply your energy and skills to this dynamic and entrepreneurial environment and become an integral part of a caring, professional team that is instrumental in providing the highest quality care to our clients.

Schedule

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