Caregiver

Home Care Aide (CHHA/CNA)

Job Description

The Home Care Aide (CHHA/CNA) is responsible for providing client care and assistance with activities of daily living and independent activities of daily living, following the established Plan of Care. The role requires maintaining client safety, respecting client rights and confidentiality, and reporting changes in the client's condition to the appropriate staff.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of certifiable experience in home care, private-duty home care, a community health agency, a hospital, or a medical-surgical clinical rotation in nursing school; or at least one year of verifiable work experience in an unrelated field and, where required by the state, successful completion of a Home Health Aide Training course approved by the Vice President of Home Care.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English and/or the predominant language of the population being served, and be able to read and write.
• Must pass the Bedrock at Home Competency Evaluation Examination.
• Must demonstrate competency in performing all required skills.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must meet all medical and state requirements.
• Must have reliable transportation and a method of communication.
• Must be punctual, dependable, and demonstrate sound judgment.

Job Responsibilities

• Follow the established Plan of Care.
• Assist clients with activities of daily living, including mobility, transferring, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing, undressing, eating, and toileting, as outlined in the Plan of Care.
• Assist with independent activities of daily living, including light housekeeping, shopping, laundry, and meal preparation, as outlined in the Plan of Care.
• Accompany clients to appointments. Transportation is the client's responsibility unless a driving waiver is signed and included in the Plan of Care.
• Provide assistance with self-administered medications, pre-drawn medications, and medication reminders, as outlined in the Plan of Care.
• Understand and maintain infection control and safety measures.
• Report all changes in the client's condition to the Care Manager or BOM.
• Complete Activity Records and accurately document the care provided.
• Perform all activities as directed by the Care Manager or BOM.
• Maintain positive relationships with clients and their families.
• Maintain positive client satisfaction.
• Meet all deadlines for health screening requirements and training.
• Encourage maximum independence to facilitate rehabilitation, as determined by the EP and Plan of Care.
• Respect client rights and maintain confidentiality.

Additional Information

This job description serves as a guide only. Each CHHA/CNA/Home Care Aide is responsible for complying with all Bedrock at Home policies.

Exposure Risk: May come into contact with blood or blood-borne pathogens and will be required to complete OSHA training.