Home Health Aide (HHA)

Job Description

HOME HEALTH AIDE / CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Skilled In-Home Care Attendant

Reports To : NURSING SUPERVISOR

Position Summary :

Provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist and preforms various personal care services as necessary to meet all patients' needs. Responsible for observing of patients', reporting all observations and documentation of all observations and all care preformed.

The CNA / HHA is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional and performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort.

Qualifications :

• Successful completion of a formal certification training program and a written skills test and competency evaluation.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience working in a home care setting - Skilled Home Health Care Experience Preferred
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable means of transportation to / from all assignments.
• Vehicle Insured and Valid Drivers License Required.

Essential Functions :

a. Range of motion exercises

b. Assistance in ambulation or exercises

a. Bathing

b. Shampooing

c. Skin care / nail care

d. Oral hygiene

e. Shaving

f. Dressing

a. Meal preparation / feeding

b. Laundry

c. Light housekeeping

d. Assists (by reminders and / or supervision, not direct administration) with medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (per state nurse practice laws and Agency policy)

a. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Physical / Environmental Demands :

Classification : NON-EXEMPT

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