Home Health Aide, PRN

Overview

The Home Health Aide delivers quality home health care services to the Agency's clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Therapist in accordance with physician orders, Agency and industry standards, and federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities

Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility

Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance

Responds to all resident needs and / or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary

Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse

Completes all forms and documentation such as incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner

Prepares and serves meals, assists with eating, not including tube feeding

Makes beds, empties garbage, and tidies rooms daily and as needed

Qualifications

Current CNA license in good standing

Maryland Home Health Aide license

CPR Certificate

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting also preferred