Home Health Aide

PorchLightHuron, SD, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

Independent Health Solutions Home Health Aide

Works under the supervision of the Director of Nurses or designated skilled nurse. Provides direct patient care as assigned by the skilled nurse. Provides quality and delivery of home health care services. Assist in the home health care services that reflect the home health care agency philosophy and standards of home health nursing care of assigned clients.

High school graduation required.

Home Health Aide certification required as obtained through successful completion of an approved program.

Shall have one year-full-time experience in home health care in an institutional setting, such as a hospital or nursing home, OR shall have one year full-time experience within the last five years in direct patient care in a home health agency setting; OR

Evidence of sympathetic attitude toward care of the sick.

Demonstrated ability to read, write, and carry out directions.

Evidence of maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands.

Good verbal and written communications skills required.

Attends twelve (12) hours of Aide oriented in services per year.

Participates in professional meetings when directed.

Shall have a criminal history check conducted prior to being offered permanent employment with this agency.

Is able to work closely supervised to ensure competence in providing patient care.

Duties

Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health care services.
Participates in development and implementation of client plans of care per home health care agency policy and procedure, as appropriate.
Participates in client case conferences according to home health care agency policy and procedure, as appropriate.
The provided home health aide services reflect client plans of care.

Requirements

Visual / hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written / verbal communication.

Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.

Ability to deal effectively with stress.

Able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Able to bend and stand an average of 6 hours per day.

Able to lift up to 50-75 pounds.

Able to write up to 3 hours per day.

Able to work in a stressful environment.

Able to drive 50-100 miles per day.

Able to assess and communicate with ill patients, co-workers, and general public.

Is neat in appearance and practice, with good personal hygiene.

May be employed by the agency if he or she has met the following conditions :

Home Health Aide is expected to pass competency examination with at least an 80% or better. The content of the competency evaluation of the agency will include is not limited to :

Communication skills;

Observation, reporting, and documentation of a client's status and the care or service furnished.

Reading and recording temperatures, pulse, and respiration, and blood pressures.

Basic infection control procedures and instruction on universal precautions

Basic elements of body functions and changes in body function that must be reported to the supervisor.

Maintenance of a clean, healthy, and safe environment

Recognizing emergencies and knowledge of emergency procedures.

The physical, emotional, and developmental needs of and ways to work with the populations served by the agency including, the need for respect for the client and his or her privacy and property.

Appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming that include :

Bed bath

Sponge, tub, or shower bath;

Shampoo, sink, tub, or bed;

Nail and hair care;

Oral hygiene; and

Toileting and eliminating;

Safe transfer techniques and ambulation;

Normal range of motion and position;

Adequate nutrition and fluid intake;

Patient rights; and

Any other task that the agency may choose to have the home health aide perform

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