DEFINITION
The individual in this position provides personal care services to clients in the home setting. All services are provided under the supervision of a registered nurse, Physical Therapist, or Speech Therapist.
LINE OF AUTHORITY
Reports directly to and works under the direction of the registered nurse or therapist.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Successful completion of at least 75 hours of classroom and practical training with 16 hours of supervised practical training. (Federal)
- Must demonstrate a satisfactory level of competency evidenced by evaluation by a registered nurse.
- Adequate health status to perform described duties.
- Ability to safely handle body fluids and hazardous waste products.
- Must have the ability to effectively communicate with clients and staff.
- Must meet personnel qualifications.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Provides direct and indirect personal care to the client in the home setting under the direction of a registered nurse or therapist.
- Utilizes safety measures in the provision of care.
- Maintains effective communication with supervisor regarding client’s condition.
- Participates in In-service training (12 hours) annually.
- Follows written assignments to deliver client services developed by an appropriate health care professional. (RN, PT, ST)
- Documents and submits accurate accounts of services provided.
- Observe the client for changes in condition and behavior and report to the supervisor.
- Removes client's medication container from the storage area; prepares necessary items, i.e. juice, water, cups, spoons, etc.; to assist the client.
- Reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration.
- Participates in case conferences.
- Maintains confidentiality of all client, agency, and employee matters.
- Adheres to all Agency policies.
- Recognize emergencies and demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge regarding basic infection control procedures.
- Attains quarterly goals as established in the annual performance evaluation.
- Submits required documentation in a timely manner.
- Adheres to the role of the Home Health Aide in the home setting as defined in state regulation.
- Participates in 12 hours of in-service annually.
The home health aide or CNA shall not change sterile dressings, irrigate body cavities such as giving an enema, irrigate a colostomy or wound, perform gastric irrigation or enteral feeding, catheterize a client, administer medication, apply heat by any method, care for a tracheotomy tube, nor provide any personal health service which has not been included in the plan of care.
HOME HEALTH AIDE
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL LIMITATIONS STATEMENT
“You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your ability to do the job. However, you should disclose any physical or mental impairment for which special arrangements or accommodations are needed to enable you to perform the essential functions of the job. Your description of any impairment and suggestions for reasonable accommodations will be considered in providing reasonable accommodations. The duties and responsibilities herein describe the general nature and level of work required. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the requirements for this position.
Since 2004, Executive Home Care has been a critical resource for families looking for in-home care for their loved ones.
Executive Home Care provides outstanding training and benefits for the caregivers we place. The professional development of our staff is important to our clients; they want to know that their caregiver is skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced in the field.
Additionally, our caregivers enjoy attractive benefits in addition to the features of the job that make it inherently rewarding. When you put the two together, you get a winning combination that makes for a great job with incredible long-term potential.
Executive Home Care is currently hiring dedicated, compassionate people who enjoy helping others. As a professional caregiver, you will provide direct care to seniors who need a little help with everyday living.Experience in healthcare is not necessary, and all training is provided.
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