PD Home Health Aide

Job description

Home Health Aide

Our Home Health Aides serve a pivotal role in our efforts to provide compassionate, top-notch care to our patients in the comfort of their own homes. By personifying our Mission and Values, our Home Health Aides act as a bridge to independent living for our clients who may also require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). From monitoring a client's vital signs and physical or mental condition, to assisting with grooming hygiene, and chores around the house our HHAs allow clients to maintain the familiarity - and dignity - of living at home. We are proud of the difference we make in the lives of our patients during their healthcare journeys and we invite like-minded individuals to explore this dynamic career opportunity.

Supports a patient's Plan of Care (POC) by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching families

Monitors and assesses patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary care team to develop and implement a plan of care

Contribute to the continuity of care through the effective communication and partnership with the designated Care Team

Supports patients by providing housekeeping or laundry services, shopping or other household tasks, and preparing and serving meals and snacks

Provides personal services as needed by the client such as bathing, dressing, and grooming

Helps family members care for their loved one by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient

Interface with family members to field concerns, questions, and educate them on the patient's treatment and aftercare needs

Records patient information via our EMR system and notifies branch leadership of any changes or unusual conditions

Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to our accomplishments

Performs on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families if assigned

Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following asepsis and universal precaution controls in performing client care

Protects the agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements

Maintain mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs) of the Agency/licensing board

Required Competencies

Relationship management

Effective communication both verbal and written

Influencing behaviors

Excellent procedure skills and clean/sterile technique

Exemplary assessment skills

Regulatory knowledge

Physical stamina

Evidence based practice

Patient safety and quality

High Emotional Intelligence

Collaborative and communicative

Autonomy and ability to self-start

Utmost ethical standards

Superior hygiene and presentation of self

Education & Experience Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent

Home Health Aide Certificate or other similar certification in good standing from an accredited training course that meets the standards established by Health and Human Services

Minimum of one year (1+) of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant (CNA)

Strong English language both written and verbal

Active CPR certification required

Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and insurance required

Who can apply

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