JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Providing personal care including: baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen, assisting patients with dressing and undressing, skin care to prevent breakdown, assisting the patient with toileting activities, keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate, and assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
• Doing patient's laundry, as appropriate.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools,side rails, etc.).
• Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws. 

• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.

• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.

• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.