Home Health Aide (Home Health), Per Diem

Job Summary

Administers personal care and assistance with housekeeping activities of daily living for patients in the home setting. Reports pertinent observations of patient's physical and psychosocial status to Registered Nurse (RN), Therapist or Clinical Supervisor.

Job Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Experience with home health or community background: Preferred

Licenses/Certifications:

• Home Health Aide (HHA) license: Required in CA
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license: Required in OR; Preferred in CA and HI
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Essential Functions

• Follows treatment plan as outlined to provide patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse.
• Administers or assists patient with personal care including bath or shower, hair, skin, mouth and nail care according to Home Health Aide assignment sheet.
• Assists patient with ambulation, dressing or undressing, elimination using bathroom, commode, bedpan or urinal.
• Assists patient with prescribed exercise after instruction by the Registered Nurse/Physical Therapist. Provides transfer to activities.
• Assists with household services that are essential to patient's home health care.
• Maintains Agency equipment in working order by promptly requesting repair or replacement.
• Observes patient and notifies nurse in charge or nursing supervisor of significant changes in the patient's condition, physical or mental.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Pay

The estimated base pay for this position is $25.00 to $30.01. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions.