A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
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Pay:
$17.50 - $20.00 per hour Job description:
JOB PURPOSE
The home health aide is responsible for providing in-home personal care and other services to patients in their home.
QUALIFICATIONS
CNA from the Maryland Board of Nursing High school diploma or GED. One-year experience preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
: Perform complete personal care services to patient as assigned by the RN. Measure and record vital signs - temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respirations. Transfer patients in and out of bed using proper body mechanics and/or equipment. Assist patients with ambulation. Perform range of motion exercises as instructed and supervised by SN/Therapist. Perform light housekeeping and meal prep duties as assigned. Document and submit daily visits according to Agency guidelines. Report changes in patient condition promptly to RN or Clinical Supervisor. Call nurse case manager weekly with patient review for past week. Communication skills in regard to the aide's ability to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregivers, as well as to other HHA staff. Recognize and reporting changes in skin condition. Perform patient exercises as assigned and supervised by therapist. Attend staff meetings and in-services as required. You have the ability and opportunity to complete additional tasks in the office if and when your assigned patient schedule does not afford you the total number of working hours in a week that your position allows. Additional office tasks include but are not limited to: filing, copying; assistance in medical records and completing admission packets. If you choose not to perform the tasks offered you have the ability to use approved PTO or leave without pay, pending supervisor approval.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The HHA will work one weekend per month. Possess and maintain documentation of freedom of TB in a communicable form. Possess and maintain documentation of annual influenza vaccination. Complete annual mandatory competencies as defined by the agency Education Plan Maintain current CPR certification. Maintain current driver's license. Maintain current auto insurance of at least $100,000 total liability insurance per person and $200,000 total liability insurance per accident.
POSITIONS SUPERVISED
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items weighing over 20 pounds. This position requires the ability to transfer, lift, move, and turn patients to and from bed, wheelchair, toilet, tub, shower, and occasionally the floor.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure Risk to Blood borne
Pathogens:
Category A - routine exposure to blood and body fluids. Occasional exposure to hazardous materials and infectious diseases.
Pay:
$17.50 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Mileage reimbursement Paid time off Paid training Safety equipment provided Vision insurance
