Certified Home Health Aide - Santa Clara, United States - On My Care

Description

Don't miss this opportunity to work for a 4.5 Star Rated agency

On My Care is looking for a Certified Home Health Aide to be part of our wonderful team to support our continued growth.

We are seeking talented and compassionate aides that want to make a significant difference in the lives of their patients.

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 is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's care.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

As an established home health provider, On My Care prides itself on hiring clinicians with top notch clinical and communication skills.

We believe mutual respect and strong communication are the foundation for happiness. We also believe, Our Home Health clinicians are amazing

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to the following:

• Baths
• Back rubs
• Oral hygiene
• Shampoos
• Changing bed linen
• Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
• Skin care to prevent breakdown
• Assisting the patient with bathroom accommodations
• Keeping the 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).
• Assisting patient in the selfadministration 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.

The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the California 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.

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

Job Types:
Part-time, PRN


Pay:
$ $29.25 per hour


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• Long term care

Experience:

• Home health: 1 year (preferred)
• Caregiving: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (preferred)
• CHHA (required)

Work Location:
On the road