HOME HEALTH AIDE

SUMMARY The Certified Home Health Aide is responsible for providing various personal care services under the direction of a Registered Nurse. The Home Health Aide is responsible for observing clients, reporting and documenting those observations and care performed. This position also requires a positive attitude and demeanor, good communication skills, and performing as an effective COA team member.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Responsible to the RN Clinical Supervisor & Administrator and has a support responsibility to other departments as necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist client with personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, transferring or ambulating. Provide supervision and companionship in order to relieve the primary caregiver for a specific period of time, while complying with COA's policy and Service Plan Agreement.
• Assist with food, nutrition and diet activities, including preparation of meals when required and purchase of food and other items for the client's care.
• Perform light housekeeping services as prescribed by the service plan while communicating any suggested changes to the RN Clinical Supervisor or Case Manager.
• Complete all required billing, payroll and statistical reports in a timely and accurate manner.
• Maintain all required paperwork, including service sheets, with clarity; and accuracy and submit them on a timely basis.
• Attend all required meetings, seminars and workshops that may enhance job performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to build rapport with clients.
• Compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written.
• Ability to remain calm and composed when dealing with stressed or upset clients.
• Ability to work effectively and patiently with clients.
• Ability to utilize general office equipment and other necessary equipment, including Microsoft Word and Excel programs.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED equivalent required; 40 hour home health aide training certificate required; 75 hours preferred; and one year of related experience. Must have a valid Florida driver's license, have reliable means of transportation and have adequate vehicle insurance as prescribed by Florida law. Current CPR training and health certificate are required. Level II fingerprint background, drug screen and TB screening are also required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent need to stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, talk and hear.
• Required to travel to clients' homes and other sites.

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