Description
Role Summary
Our Home Health Aides serve a pivotal role in our efforts to provide compassionate, top-notch care to our patients in the comfort of their own homes. By personifying our Mission and Values, our Home Health Aides act as a bridge to independent living for our clients who may also require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). From monitoring a client’s vital signs and physical or mental condition, to assisting with grooming hygiene, and chores around the house our HHAs allow clients to maintain the familiarity - and dignity - of living at home. We are proud of the difference we make in the lives of our patients during their healthcare journeys and we invite like-minded individuals to explore this dynamic career opportunity.
Responsibilities
Supports a patient’s Plan of Care (POC) by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families
- Monitors and assesses patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary care team to develop and implement a plan of care
- Contribute to the continuity of care through the effective communication and partnership with the designated Care Team
- Supports patients by providing housekeeping or laundry services, shopping or other household tasks, and preparing and serving meals and snacks
- Provides personal services as needed by the client such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Helps family members care for their loved one by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient
- Interface with family members to field concerns, questions, and educate them on the patient’s treatment and aftercare needs
- Records patient information via our EMR system and notifies branch leadership of any changes or unusual conditions
- Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to our accomplishments
- Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families if assigned
- Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following asepsis and universal precaution controls in performing client care
- Protects the agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements
- Maintain mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs) of the Agency/licensing board
Requirements
Required Competencies
Communication & Relationship Building
- Relationship management
- Effective communication both verbal and written
- Influencing behaviors
Knowledge of Healthcare Environment
- Excellent procedure skills and clean/sterile technique
- Exemplary assessment skills
- Regulatory knowledge
- Physical stamina
- Evidence based practice
- Patient safety and quality
Professionalism
- High Emotional Intelligence
- Collaborative and communicative
- Autonomy and ability to self-start
- Utmost ethical standards
- Superior hygiene and presentation of self
Education & Experience Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Home Health Aide Certificate or other similar certification in good standing from an accredited training course that meets the standards established by Health and Human Services
- Minimum of one year (1+) of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant (CNA)
- Strong English language both written and verbal
- Active CPR certification required
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and insurance required