Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)- Home Health
Benefits:
401(k)
Competitive salary
Flexible schedule
Job Title
Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)- Home Health
Position
CHHA/HA-Home Health
Job Description Summary
Gives Report To: Registered Nurse/Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor or Case Manager The home health aide provides personal care to patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The home health aide follows a predetermined plan of care to provide personal care and comfort measures to home health patients and reports all changes to the registered nurse.
Roles & Responsibilities
Performs assigned personal care services to patients following the CHHA plan of care established by a Registered Nurse
Maintains a professional demeanor in the patient’s home and respects patient rights and privacy
Provides personal care as outlined in the CHHA plan of care including taking vital signs, recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure as ordered in the plan of care
Assists with applying lotion, performing skin/foot/nail care, toileting and elimination, oral hygiene, positioning, safe transfer techniques, assistance with mobility, range of motion exercises. assistance, bed making
Assists with all bath types, including bed baths, showers, shower chair, sponge bath, partial baths
Provides assistance with light housekeeping and bed making
Assists with dressing and grooming patients
Assists with light meal preparation
Understands reportable parameters set by the registered nurse, including any changes in skin condition
Maintains proper body mechanics to prevent patient or self-injury
Follows infection control, hand hygiene and bag technique policies and procedures
Reports any changes, patient/family complaints or declined tasks to registered nurse
Provides respite care to families as ordered by the registered nurse
Follows all agency policies and procedures
Participates in QAPI measures and activities
Maintains a professional demeanor and is responsible and respectful at the patient’s home
Treats patient’s house with respect
Maintains patient privacy and respects patient’s rights
Must attend monthly in-services and professional development opportunities
Maintains confidentiality of patient and organization information
Qualifications
Must hold a current and active CHHA certificate and/or license.
Meets the training requirements of the State.
Has a current CPR certification
Has a car in good working condition with an active and current driver’s license and car insurance
Must be at least 18 years old
Must have good written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to read and follow written instructions of the CHHA plan of care
Must be able to drive an automobile to drive to patient’s house
Must be able to work in various home settings with safety as the number one priority