Home Health Aide - Home Health

Job Description Summary

The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Providing personal care including:
• Baths
• Back rubs
• Oral hygiene
• Shampoos
• Changing bed linen
• Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
• Skin care to prevent breakdown
• Assisting the patient with toileting activities
• Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals
• Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
• Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication
• Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate
• Meting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)
• Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse
• Adhering to the Organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct

Position Qualifications

• Mets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws
• At least 18 years of age
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired
• Prefer that you possess and maintain current CPR certification and First Aid
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order