Description:
Role Summary
Our Home Health Aides serve a pivotal role in our efforts to provide compassionate, top-notch care to our patients in the comfort of their own homes. By personifying our Mission and Values, our Home Health Aides act as a bridge to independent living for our clients who may also require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). From monitoring a client?s vital signs and physical or mental condition, to assisting with grooming hygiene, and chores around the house our HHAs allow clients to maintain the familiarity – and dignity – of living at home. We are proud of the difference we make in the lives of our patients during their healthcare journeys and we invite like-minded individuals to explore this dynamic career opportunity.
Responsibilities
Supports a patient?s Plan of Care (POC) by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families
? Monitors and assesses patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary care team to develop and implement a plan of care
? Contribute to the continuity of care through the effective communication and partnership with the designated Care Team
? Supports patients by providing housekeeping or laundry services, shopping or other household tasks, and preparing and serving meals and snacks
? Provides personal services as needed by the client such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
? Helps family members care for their loved one by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient
? Interface with family members to field concerns, questions, and educate them on the patient?s treatment and aftercare needs
? Records patient information via our EMR system and notifies branch leadership of any changes or unusual conditions
? Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to our accomplishments
? Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families if assigned
? Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following asepsis and universal precaution controls in performing client care
? Protects the agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements
? Maintain mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs) of the Agency/licensing board
Requirements:
Required Competencies
Communication & Relationship Building
? Relationship management
? Effective communication both verbal and written
? Influencing behaviors
Knowledge of Healthcare Environment
? Excellent procedure skills and clean/sterile technique
? Exemplary assessment skills
? Regulatory knowledge
? Physical stamina
? Evidence based practice
? Patient safety and quality
Professionalism
? High Emotional Intelligence
? Collaborative and communicative
? Autonomy and ability to self-start
? Utmost ethical standards
? Superior hygiene and presentation of self
Education & Experience Requirements
? High School graduate or equivalent
? Home Health Aide Certificate or other similar certification in good standing from an accredited training course that meets the standards established by Health and Human Services
? Minimum of one year (1+) of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant (CNA)
? Strong English language both written and verbal
? Active CPR certification required
? Valid driver?s license, reliable transportation and insurance required