Home Health Aide-Clinton

We are currently seeking Home Health Aide for a Full Time Position

• Description
• Responsibilities:
• 1. Perform tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
• 2. Report in writing, on agency forms, to the Supervisor on each client assignment.
• 3. Promptly report any significant changes observed or reported in the client’s condition to the Supervisor.
• 4. Confer as required with the Supervisor regarding client’s progress.
• 5. Provide Personal Support services which may include:
• - Assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing.
• - Changing of bed and laundering the bed linens and personal clothing.
• - Skin care excluding wound care.
• - Care of glasses and hearing aids.
• - Toileting, including use and care of bedpan, urinal, commode, toilet.
• - Light cleaning in essential areas of the home.
• - Meal prep, food purchasing, meal serving.
• - Accompanying the client to medical appointments.
• - Other services as outlined on service plan.
• 6. Follow Standard/universal precautions/proper infection control when providing client service.
• 7. Maintain client confidentiality per HIPAA and Agency policy guidelines.
• 8. Perform ONLY tasks specified for each individual client on the service plan.
• 9. Follow emergency procedures in the event of any medical or non-medical situations.
• 10. Follow client rights at all times.
• 11. Record each activity performed on each case on a daily basis.
• 12. Report any incidents or client changes immediately to the Supervisor.
• 13. Submit Daily Activity Sheets and record accurately on a timely basis (weekly).
• 14. Follow instructions, be punctual and be at work as scheduled.
• 15. Follow all agency policies and procedures.
• 16. Attend in-service education annually per agency policy.
• 17. Maintain effective communication with client, family, supervisor, and other team members. Follows instructions, be punctual and attendance is acceptable.
• 18. Other duties as assigned.

• Functional Abilities:
• - Is able to carry bundles upstairs weighing up to 10 pounds.
• - Must be able to stoop and bend.
• - Must be able to travel to prospective client’s place of residence.