Home Health Aide

Job Description

Independent Health Solutions

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 pennanent employment with this agency.
• Is able to work closely supervised to ensure competence in providing patient care.

Duties

Requirements

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 a 80% or better. The content of the competency evaluation of the agency will include is not limited to :