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What they do
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.
$31,294 / year median in North Carolina
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Scope of Essential Responsibilities:
- Supervises clients in program according to program requirements and parameters
- Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Completes required professional development, including individualized supervision plan supervised by qualified professional or associate professional with population served
- Creates a home-atmosphere that actively promotes love and acceptance in a highly structured environment providing each client opportunity to be responsible for his/her actions
- Establishes and maintains professional working relationship with schools, parents, courts, social workers, case managers and any other parties involved in the treatment process.
- Assists in the development of person-centered plan objectives
- Implements person centered plan objectives for each client on a daily basis
- Provide regular feedback regarding client progress, maintaining accurate, appropriate and billable documentation notes.
- Transports staff and clients as necessary.
- Maintains accurate records including client files, medication/treatment charts, daily and weekly notes.
- Assists in maintenance of the home in accordance with state guidelines.
- Performs other duties as requested.
- Demonstrates a working knowledge of COA standards.
- Reviews and participates in program outcome and performance improvement process.
Work and Skill Requirements:
- 21 yrs. or older
- Completion of high school education or equivalent
- Prior experience and/or training in Crisis Intervention (NCI parts A, Core and Core +)
- Ability to read, write, comprehend and communicate in English
- Completion of or ability to pass CPR, First Aid, Seizure Management, Heimlich or similar Maneuver and Medication Administration training courses
- Ability to be sensitive to client cultural and social economic characteristics Other requirements:
- No criminal convictions relating to violent crimes, abuse, neglect, exploitation, drug use or drug trafficking;
- Valid NC driver's license and ability to pass all background checks Education Requirements
- High school diploma or GED Physical Requirements
- Be of good physical and mental health, with no indication of active tuberculosis, communicable diseases or any other health condition that may pose a threat to clients