Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
- Flexible schedule
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
Job Title
Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)- Home Health
Position
CHHA / HA-Home Health
Job Description Summary
Gives Report To : Registered Nurse / Clinical Supervisor / Nursing Supervisor or Case Manager The home health aide provides personal care to patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The home health aide follows a predetermined plan of care to provide personal care and comfort measures to home health patients and reports all changes to the registered nurse.
Roles & Responsibilities
Performs assigned personal care services to patients following the CHHA plan of care established by a Registered NurseMaintains a professional demeanor in the patients home and respects patient rights and privacyProvides personal care as outlined in the CHHA plan of care including taking vital signs, recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure as ordered in the plan of careAssists with applying lotion, performing skin / foot / nail care, toileting and elimination, oral hygiene, positioning, safe transfer techniques, assistance with mobility, range of motion exercises. assistance, bed makingAssists with all bath types, including bed baths, showers, shower chair, sponge bath, partial bathsProvides assistance with light housekeeping and bed makingAssists with dressing and grooming patientsAssists with light meal preparationUnderstands reportable parameters set by the registered nurse, including any changes in skin conditionMaintains proper body mechanics to prevent patient or self-injuryFollows infection control, hand hygiene and bag technique policies and proceduresReports any changes, patient / family complaints or declined tasks to registered nurseProvides respite care to families as ordered by the registered nurseFollows all agency policies and proceduresParticipates in QAPI measures and activitiesMaintains a professional demeanor and is responsible and respectful at the patients homeTreats patients house with respectMaintains patient privacy and respects patients rightsMust attend monthly in-services and professional development opportunitiesMaintains confidentiality of patient and organization informationQualifications
Must hold a current and active CHHA certificate and / or license.Meets the training requirements of the State.Has a current CPR certificationHas a car in good working condition with an active and current drivers license and car insuranceMust be at least 18 years oldMust have good written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to read and follow written instructions of the CHHA plan of careMust be able to drive an automobile to drive to patients houseMust be able to work in various home settings with safety as the number one priority