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Home Health Aide
Home Health AideSensible Home Healthcare • Pittsburgh, PA, US
Home Health Aide

Home Health Aide

Sensible Home Healthcare • Pittsburgh, PA, US
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Join a dynamic team committed to providing extraordinary support to the elderly and those with a disability. Sensible Home Healthcare mission is to develop quality care, assist with community integration and independent living for older persons and individuals with physical disabilities.

General Description of Duties and Responsibilities : As an HHA, you are required to provide daily living and personal care, which includes : bathing, meal preparation, dressing, errands, phone calls, laundry, light housekeeping and personal hygiene and grooming.

Specific Duties :

  • Ensure clients safety and security by supervising the home environment.
  • Teach / perform meal planning and preparation, routine light housekeeping activities such as making / changing beds, laundry, dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, and general cleaning of living spaces such as bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room.
  • Provide companionship including social interactions, conversations, emotional reassurance and encouragement of activities that stimulate the mind.
  • Provides respite care for families in accordance with care plans.
  • Perform / assist with essential shopping / errands, which may include handling the clients money in accordance with the care plan and under the observation of the Supervisor.
  • Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the care plan.
  • Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the care plan.
  • Assist clients with communication by writing or typing correspondence for them or researching information for them.
  • Participate on the Care Team by providing input and making suggestions.
  • Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices.
  • Monitor supplies and resources.
  • Evaluate the program and make recommendations to it, as indicated.
  • Follow the written care plan.
  • Carry out duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
  • Observe clients and their environments and reports unsafe conditions to Supervisor.
  • Observe clients and their environments and reports behavior, physical and / or cognitive changes and / or changes in living arrangements to Supervisor.
  • Complete and maintain records of daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service.
  • Attend required training and staff meetings.
  • Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
  • Make decisions and solve problems.
  • Observe, receive and obtain information from relevant sources.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge :

  • Knowledge of personal care and home management skills.
  • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal care services, including needs determinants, meeting quality standards and evaluation of client satisfaction.
  • Knowledge of information / techniques needed to identify and report injuries. Provide first aid, CPR, and food safety.
  • Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining Care Plan records and completing Care Plan forms.

    • Required Skills :

  • The ability to competently assist clients with their activities of daily living.
  • The ability to be aware of other peoples reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  • The ability to establish and maintain relationships.
  • The ability to listen actively and teach others.
  • The ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions.
  • The ability to apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions.
  • The ability to monitor and assess themselves, clients and effectiveness of service.
  • The ability to understand written and oral instructions.
  • The ability to communicate information orally so others understand.
  • The ability to communicate in writing so others understand.
  • The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.
  • The ability to determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong.
  • The ability to suggest a number of ideas on a subject.
  • The ability to perform activities that use the whole body.
  • The ability to handle and move objects and people.
  • The ability to provide advice and consultation to others.
  • The ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.
  • The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients / families / co -workers.

    • Qualifications : Have basic knowledge of non medical in home care. Be responsible and reliable.

  • Have a High School Diploma and at least 2 years experience.
  • Have a reliable vehicle and valid drivers license.
  • Current physical and TB test.
  • Transport clients if necessary.
  • Must be 18 years old or older.
  • Autonomy ability to work without immediate supervision.
  • Interpersonal sensitivity (objective awareness of others, tactful interaction, ease in establishing limits).
  • Reliability and flexibility
  • Insight and the ability to articulate it.
  • Pass competency exam, CPR, First Aid and AED.
  • Must clear background check.

    • Sensible is an equal opportunity employer

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