HOME HEALTH AIDE

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

The Home Health Aide (H.H.A) will provide personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse (RN). The H.H.A is assigned specific clients by the R.N. or additional professionals of such status level and performs needful services to clients to maintain their personal comfort.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Performs simple procedures such as an extension of nursing care under the direction and supervision of the nurse.
• Range of motion exercises
• Assistance in ambulation or exercises
• Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to :
• Bathing
• Shampooing
• Skin care / nail care
• Oral hygiene
• Shaving
• Dressing
• Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to :
• Meal preparation / feeding
• Laundry
• Light housekeeping
• Assist in handling the medication to the client administration of medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of an R.N. (per state practice laws and Agency policy)
• Reports any observed or changes in the client’s condition and / or needs to the Registered Nurse. Following reporting guidelines in the Care of Plan
• Documents care provided to client and completed the forms required for the client’s records. Completes the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations. Submits documentation per agency requirements- at least weekly.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following Agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor / Case Manager.
• Demonstrate safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation about its operation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Attends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements. Identifies learning needs to agency supervisor.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Preferred Skills