Certified Home Health Aide - Anaheim, United States - Savannah Home Healthcare Agency
Description
Savannah Home Healthcare Agency
Job Title/Position:
Certified Home Health Aide
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs.
The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
Providing hands-on personal care including:
A. Baths
B. Back rubs
C. Oral hygiene
D. Shampoos
E. Changing bed linen
F. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
G. Skin care to prevent breakdown
H. Assisting the patient with toileting activities
I. Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
- Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
- Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
- 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).
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- Performing simple procedures as an extension of nursing services 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.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Meets the training requirements and successfully completed:
A. A training and competency evaluation program that meets b) and (c); or
B. A competency evaluation that meets the requirements of c); or
C. A nurse aide training and competency evaluation approved by the state as meeting the requirements of through and is currently in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or
D. The requirements of a state licensure program that meets the provisions of
(b) and (c).
- Shows proof of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of
- At least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
- Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
- Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
- Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
- Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
- Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.
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JOB LIMITATIONS
The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the state's Nurse Practice Act.
Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a nurse, such as sterile techniques.
Pay:
$ $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Supplemental schedule:
- Holidays
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Anaheim, CA: Relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location:
On the road
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