About this opportunity
Capital Health Care Network lists this Home Health Aide - Home Health opportunity in dublin, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Home Health Aide
We offer a comprehensive benefit package to full time employees:
PTO
401-k with company match
Health insurances
Company paid life insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
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 is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.
The home health aide will be assigned in a manner which 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 personal care including:
Baths
Back rubs
Oral hygiene
Shampoos
Changing bed linen
Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
Skin care to prevent breakdown
Assisting the patient with toileting activities
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).
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. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Position Qualifications
Meets the training requirements in accordance with state and federal laws.
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.
Prefer that you possess and maintain current CPR certification and First Aid.
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.
Worksite address
dublin, OH, 43016, US
Who can apply
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