Home Health Aide

JOB PURPOSE: The home health aide is responsible for providing in-home personal care and

other services to patients in their home.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CNA from the Maryland Board of Nursing
• High school diploma or GED.
• One-year experience preferred.
• Successful completion of written examination with a score of 70% or higher.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform complete personal care services to patient as assigned by the RN.
• Measure and record vital signs - temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations.
• Transfer patients in and out of bed using proper body mechanics and/or equipment.
• Assist patients with ambulation.
• Perform range of motion exercises as instructed and supervised by SN/Therapist.
• Perform light housekeeping and meal prep duties as assigned.
• Document and submit daily visits according to Agency guidelines.
• Report changes in patient condition promptly to RN or Clinical Supervisor.
• Call nurse case manager weekly with patient review for past week.
• Communication skills in regard to the aide’s ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregivers, as well as to other HHA staff.
• Recognize and reporting changes in skin condition.
• Perform patient exercises as assigned and supervised by therapist.
• Attend staff meetings and in-services as required.
• You have the ability and opportunity to complete additional tasks in the office if and when your assigned patient schedule does not afford you the total number of working hours in a week that your position allows. Additional office tasks include but are not limited to: filing, copying; assistance in medical records and completing admission packets. If you choose not to perform the tasks offered you have the ability to use approved PTO or leave without pay, pending supervisor approval.