Home Health Aide
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Home Health Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Staffing Coordinators and performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal safety, comfort and wellbeing.
Reports to: Field R and office nurse.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
1. Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the therapist.
a. Range of motion exercises
b. Assistance in ambulation or exercises
2. Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to:
a. Bathing
b. Shampooing
c. Skin care/nail care
d. Oral hygiene
e. Shaving
f. Dressing
3. Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to:
a. Meal preparation/feeding
b. Laundry
c. Light housekeeping
4. Remind client to take medication as ordered
5. Reports any changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse.
6. Documents client’s provider and completes the forms required for the client's records. Completes the appropriate records to document client’s given and pertinent observations.
7. Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the RN Supervisor.
8. Accompany client to medical appointments and grocery shopping.
9. Should be able to lift 50-75lbs weights, transfer patients from bed to chair, chair to bed and ambulate patients on a wheelchair and/or walker.
10. Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.
11. Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.
12. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
13. Participates in required in-service programs to meet compliance requirements and indicate learning needs to agency supervisor.
14. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.