HOME HEALTH AIDE

SUMMARY

The Certified Home Health Aide is responsible for providing various personal care services under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Home Health Aide is responsible for observing clients, reporting and documenting those observations and care performed. This position also requires a positive attitude and demeanor, good communication skills, and performing as an effective COA team member.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Responsible to the RN Clinical Supervisor & Administrator and has a support responsibility to other departments as necessary.
  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist client with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, transferring or ambulating. Provide supervision and companionship in order to relieve the primary caregiver for a specific period of time, while complying with COA’s policy and Service Plan Agreement.

• Assist with food, nutrition and diet activities, including preparation of meals when required and purchase of food and other items for the client’s care.

• Perform light housekeeping services as prescribed by the service plan while communicating any suggested changes to the RN Clinical Supervisor or Case Manager.

• Complete all required billing, payroll and statistical reports in a timely and accurate manner.

• Maintain all required paperwork, including service sheets, with clarity; and accuracy and submit them on a timely basis.

• Attend all required meetings, seminars and workshops that may enhance job performance.

• Perform other duties as assigned.