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Quantum Healthcare
Home Health Aide
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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.
$30,489 / year median in Texas
+16% projected growth
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide quality nursing care to residents in an environment which promotes their rights, dignity, freedom of choice, and their individuality;
- Accept close, direct supervision by Primary RN and RN Supervisor
- Observe temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure and weight of patients when so directed;
- Bathing - sponge, shower or tub;
- Shampoo or care of hair
- Shaving patients;
- Oral hygiene including care of dentures;
- Skin care with observation for pressure areas and sores; knowledge of preventive measure; report to RN any deviation;
- Follow the written Plan of Care as directed by the RN;
- Assistance with bedpan, urinal or commode;
- Administer enemas as directed by RN;
- Change bed linens;
- Clean and organize patient's living area;
- Communicate with and support patient and family;
- Observe deviations from the usual physical and mental conditions; report to Primary RN or RN Supervisor;
- A• Keep basic computer documentation of personal care services rendered and other appropriate services on a daily basis; • Patient documentation will be completed electronically within 24 hours of the visit; • Maintain and respect the confidentiality of medical records and information concerning patients;