About this opportunity
CenterWell Senior Primary Care lists this Home Health Aide-Per Diem opportunity in norwalk, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Home Health AideAs a Home Health Aide, reporting to the Associate Director, Branch Administration at CenterWell Home Health, you'll help patients regain strength, mobility and independence—all from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.As a Home Health Aide (HHA), you will:Provide direct patient care to patient under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care (POC).Assist the patient with self-administered medications by opening bottle caps for the patient, reading medication labels to the patient, checking the dose being self-administered against the prescribed dose on the container label and observing the patient takes the medication.Take accurate temperature, pulse and blood pressure measurements and recognize and report abnormal results to supervisor.Help patient maintain good personal hygiene by performing or supervising bathing, grooming, skin care, shaving, oral care, nail/foot care and other activities.Assist in feeding patients and communicate basic principles of nutrition, observe and record food and fluid intake. Safely position patient for meals and feed or support self-feeding.Assist with patient toileting including use of bed pan/urinal, change and position catheter bags and bag change procedures on well-regulated ostomies.Provide necessary skills to safely assist the patient with patient mobility, exercises, positioning/turning, transfers and ambulation per Plan of Care and CenterWell Home Health policy.Report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care. Document interactions with patients, caregivers, doctors and other staff members appropriately, legibly, thoroughly and in the amount of time allowed.Practice acceptable infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.Help with other household tasks, including light laundry, bed changing and bed making, light meal preparation, light housekeeping and shopping (if no other assistance is available and an MD order is present).Required Qualifications:Complete Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program within the last 24 monthsMust meet applicable state certification requirementsA valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are requiredMust be in good standing on the HHA Registry (if applicable) and have completed HHA/CNA course to work for a Medicare certified agency.Minimum one year experience in the last 24 months as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health/hospice agency.Pay RangeThe compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.$37,440 - $43,800 per year
Worksite address
norwalk, OH, 44857, US
Who can apply
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