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Job Description
Job DescriptionDUTIES OF POSITION
Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Supervising Nurse.
Tasks to be performed by an HHA must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the client care/services provided by the HHA.
Under no circumstances may an HHA be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous procedures, or any other sterile or invasive procedures.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Follows the plan of care/service to provide, safe, competent care/service to the client
Performs the following tasks as assigned by the RN:
Assist with the activities of daily living
Medication reminders
Taking and recording vital signs
Recording and reporting to the supervisor any changes regarding the client’s condition. behavior or appearance
Documenting the services delivered in the client’s record
Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment
Plans and prepares nutritious meals
Assists the client with ambulation as approved
Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the care plan
Attempts to promote client‘s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest
Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household and establishes a relationship with client and family which transmit trust and confidentiality
Completes at least 12 hours of in-service training and education annually
Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client
Prepares a visit report on the day the service/care was provided and incorporates same in the client record within 7 days
Confirms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits by staff members can be coordinated
Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the client‘s care
Confer with the Supervisor about client’s status and care, participate in the planning of service
Promptly report any change in client condition to the Supervisor
Works within the Home Health Aide’s scope of practice, as directed by a Registered Nurse and report in writing to the Supervising Nurse
Worksite address
front royal, VA, 22630, US
Who can apply
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