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Job description
Home Health Aide for Medically Fragile ChildrenA Home Health Aide for Medically Fragile Children is a paraprofessional who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal and skilled care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN). In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor/RN.Duties/Responsibilities:Provides services that are ordered in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under state lawPerforms hands-on personal carePerforms simple procedures as an extension of the nursing services as assignedAssistance in ambulation or exercises as assignedAssists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assignedUnderstands and adheres to established Agency policies and proceduresCompletes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policyReports changes in the patient's condition and needs to the appropriate personnelPerforms household services essential to health care in the home as assignedAttends staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduledFollows Agency policy for cleaning equipment between patient usesCarries out, reports and documents care given in an effective, timely manner as observed by the RN and through periodic record reviewsCompletes all work assigned by the RNObserves confidentiality and safeguards all patient related informationReports any variance, accident or unusual occurrence to the appropriate personnelParticipates in QM activities as requestedMaintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policyReports incomplete work assignments to RNAppearance is always within Agency standard; is clean and well groomedDemonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignmentsAttends position related in-services. Attends all mandatory in-service programs as scheduled; minimally 12 hours/yearMaintains clean and neat work environmentDemonstrates sound judgment and decision makingPerforms other duties as assignedRequired Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:Ability to carry out directions, read and writeAbility to effectively communicate to demonstrate competency in the provision of care and services safely and effectively and treat patients with dignity and respect to person and propertyMaturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the jobEducation/Experience/Licenses/Certifications/Requirements:Maintains current CPR certificationMaintains clear level 2 AHCA ScreeningMust be at least 18 years of ageMust complete 86 hours of trainingMust be a related provider, legal guardian or caretaker to an eligible Florida Medicaid recipientWork Limitation per Program:Able work up to 40 hours per weekAble to work up to 8 hours per dayBenefits + Perks of Joining the Team Select FamilyMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k)Referral ProgramFlexible schedulingPaid, hands-on trainingWeekly payTuition Assistance Programs and Continuing Education opportunitiesNursing programs for new graduates available!Pay Range: $14 - 15/ hourTeam Select Home Care reserves the right to change the above job description and qualifications without notice. Team Select Home Care will not discriminate against you on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, disability, political belief, veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Team Select Home Care is an employment-at-will employer.
Worksite address
miami, FL, 33101, US
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