About this opportunity
Family Choice Healthcare Inc lists this LOOKING FOR SERIOUS HOME HEALTH AIDES (BRANDYWINE, MD) opportunity in brandywine, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
URGENTLY HIRING - HOME HEALTH AIDE IN BRANDYWINE, MD
Days/Hours: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (12:00 PM to 4:00 PM)
WEEKLY HOURS - 12 HOURS PER WEEK
*MUST DRIVE
I. Position Description
The Home Health Aide provides care to the Client by following the orders f the patient's physician and/or nurse. This position also involves helping the client with normal activities of living. CNA's/GNA's may provide instruction and psychological support to their patients. They may advise families and patients on such things as nutrition, cleanliness, and household tasks.
II. Performance Responsibilities
Help the client to maintain good personal hygiene
Toileting including: Bed pan routines
Routines associated with the achievement or maintenance of continence
Incontinence care
Movement to and from the bathroom
Mobility, including transferring from a bed, chair or other structure and moving about indoors or outdoors
Moving, turning and positioning the body while in bed or in a wheelchair
Assist in eating, nutritional planning and preparing meals including prescribed special diets
Dressing and changing clothes and medication reminder
Completing grooming, including oral and denture care, shaving and care of skin, nails, and hair
Preparing a light meal
Performing light chores
Shopping for groceries
Traveling beyond a walking distance
Reading of specific items
Attendance at required in-service training
III. Minimum Qualifications
Ability to read and write consistent with job requirements
Completion of basic Home Health Aide training program consistent with State requirements
CPR
Satisfactory performance on an on-site competency evaluation and skills assessment
Has the emotional and mental maturity necessary for establishing and maintaining a good work relationship with the client, family members, and Agency personnel
Has reliable means of transportation
IV. Education/Experience
High School Diploma or GED
Completion of one year's employment as a nurse's aide in a hospital or health related setting
V. License/Certification (if applicable)
Maryland State Board of Nursing CNA or GNA certification
VI. Physical/Health Requirements
Ability to walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel or twist when assisting clients, handling supplies or equipment
Ability to lift heavy weight and perform duties that require power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation
Background Check
Current Tuberculosis Screening
Current Physical Exam
Worksite address
brandywine, MD, 20613, US
Who can apply
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