Home Health Aide (HHA)/C.N. A – South County Aides (Lake worth to Boca) Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Home Health Aide (HHA)/C.N. A•South County Aides (Lake worth to Boca) MorseLife•2.0 Boca Raton, FL Job Details Per diem

Estimated:

$31.2K•$36.3K a year 1 day ago Benefits Tuition reimbursement Paid orientation Opportunities for advancement Flexible schedule Referral program Qualifications High school diploma or GED Senior care Patient care Foley catheter 1 year CNA Care plans Entry level Full Job Description SUMMARY The home health aide provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of a Registered Nurse or the Coordinator of Home Care Services

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Tasks to be performed by an HHA must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the patient care provided by the HHA. Under no circumstances may an HHA be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous procedures, procedures involving the use of Levin’s tubes or Foley catheters, or any other sterile or invasive procedures, other than rectal temperatures or enemas. Except as otherwise noted, duties of the HHA includes the following: Assists the patient with bathing, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene Assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment. Performs routine housekeeping tasks and chore services as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the patient (such as laundry, dishwashing, mopping, light dusting, sweeping), or as instructed by the professional nurse May assist with meal preparation, as assigned Assists the patient with transfers and ambulation Assists with simple procedures as ordered by the physician and approved and supervised by the nurse Assists the therapy personnel as needed with rehabilitative processes. Promotes patient’s mental alertness through involvement in activities and provides simple emotional and psychological support to the patient. Reports any change in the patient’s mental or physical condition or in his home situation to her immediate supervisor, or to the staff nurse Prepares a report of his/her visit on the day it is performed and incorporates same in the clinical record weekly or as directed. Communicates the change in care plan and only perform assigned duties Attends in-service as required by state and federal regulations

QUALIFICATIONS

(EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

) High school diploma or general education degree (GED); (75 hrs. technical training) year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have at least one year experience working with the frail elderly.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Home Health Aide Certificate or Certified Nurse Assistant Certificate. Have completed a basic aide training program of at least 75 hours of training.

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Opportunities for advancement Paid orientation Referral program Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

On the road