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Elite Home Health Care lists this Home Health Aide Bloomington IN area opportunity in bloomington, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Home Health Aide
nREPORTS TO: ADM/DON/ADON/RN Case Manager
nPOSITION SUMMARY :
nProvides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Home Health Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional and performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort.
nQUALIFICATIONS :
nnSuccessful completion of a formal certification training program and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation.
nGood verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
nBe at least eighteen (18) years of age.
nDemonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.
n nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
nnPerforms delegated nursing task under the scope of practice for a Home Health Aide as an extension of nursing services under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
nPerforms personal care activities.
nPerforms household services essential to health care at home.
nAssists in the administration of medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (per state nurse practice laws and Agency policy).
nReports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse. Follows reporting guidelines in the Plan of Care.
nDocuments care provided and completes the forms required for the client's records. Completes the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations. Submits documentation per Agency requirements —daily.
nPromotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following Agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/RN Case Manager.
nDemonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation about its operation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.
nCommunicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.
nMaintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
nAttends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements. Identifies learning needs to Agency supervisor.
nPerforms other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
nAccepts responsibility to ensure compliance with the requirements for Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens
n nWorking Conditions & Physical Effort :
nnWork is performed in a home environment.
nOccasional exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens and/or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.
nAble to constantly grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers of palm, i.e., manipulate pen, knobs, or objects.
nMedium physical activity that may require occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. in order to carry out daily job functions and related activities that may be required.
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Worksite address
bloomington, IN, 47401, US
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