Home Health Aide HHA PRN

About the role

The NHC Home Laurens is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide personal care services to patients under the guidance of a Registered Professional Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Renders personal care to patients under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Personal care tasks may include:
• Bathing, oral hygiene, care of the skin, hair and dressing.
• Assistance with elimination (using bedside commode, bedpan or assisting with getting to/from the bathroom).
• Assistance with repositioning, transfers and/or ambulation using equipment like lifts, wheelchairs, walkers, canes, etc.
• Routine care of prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Dressing changes which do not require the skills of a licensed nurse.
• FLORIDA SPECIFIC: Reinforcement of a dressing only. No dressing changes.
• Assistance with medications which are ordinarily self-administered and do not require the skills of a licensed nurse to be provided safely and effectively.
• Assists in maintaining a hygienic environment by:
• Preparing meals, feeding the patient and cleaning utensils used in these duties.
• Light cleaning of the patient’s immediate environment to keep it safe and in order.
• Laundering bed linen and needed clothing when the patient is unable to do these things.
• Other duties as assigned by the Registered Nurse.

Qualifications

• Must have an active SC CNA certification with home health aide training hours.
• Completion of the ninth grade in school.
• Documentation of successful completion of a training program consisting of at least 75 total hours, including at least 16 hours of classroom instruction and at least 16 hours of supervised practical training meeting the content requirements of the Federal Register, August 14, 1989.
• Successful completion of the written and on-site HomeCare Aide Competency Evaluation prior to performing patient care independently.

Benefits

The NHC environment fosters an atmosphere of encouragement, challenge, innovation, and improvement, teamwork, collaboration, and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed to the health of their patients and the well-being of the communities they serve.

Pay

NHC offers competitive compensation and benefits packages tailored to meet the needs of our employees.

Schedule

Hours and schedules vary based on patient needs and department requirements.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential.

Benefits

NHC provides comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.