Home Health Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Qualifications : Must meet one of the following requirements as required by Texas Department of Health, Health Facility and Licensing Division : , Health and Community Support Services Agencies 25 TAC §§ 115.61 (a) effective 10 / 01 / 97.

• A minimum of one (1) year full-time experience in direct client care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing home).
• One (1) year full-time experience within the last five (5) years in direct client care in an agency setting.
• Satisfactorily completed a home health aide training program that has been approved by the Texas Department of Health in accordance with the rules of the department in effect on August 1, 1990.
• Satisfactorily completed a training and competency evaluation program which complies with the requirements of Section 115.61 (Home Health Aide Requirements).
• Satisfactorily completed a competency evaluation program which complies with the requirements of Section 115.61.
• Submitted to the Agency documentation from the Director of Programs or the Dean of the School of Nursing that states that the individual is a nursing student who has demonstrated competency in providing basic nursing skills in accordance with the school’s curriculum; or
• Be on the Texas Department of Human Services’ nurse aide registry with no finding against the aide relating to client abuse or neglect or misappropriation of client’s property.
• Ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.

General Conduct and Appearance :

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