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Job description
Paraprofessional Personal Care AideA paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN).QualificationsHigh school diploma, preferred.Current driver's license.Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training program andAble to read, write and comprehend English.Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick andAbility to carry out directions, read andMaturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of theAt least one year of experience preferred as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, or home health agency. Must have successfully completed a state-established or other training and competency evaluation program that meets state and federal requirements, or a state licensure program that meets state and federal requirements for aide training and competency evaluation program, or a competency evaluation program if, since the individual's most recent completion of this program(s), there has been a continuous period of 24 consecutive months during none of which the individual furnished home health aide services described in 42 CR 409.45 for compensation.ResponsibilitiesUnderstands and adheres to established Agency policies andPerforms personal care, bath and hands-on care asCompletes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per AgencyReports changes in the patient's condition and needs to thePerforms household services essential to health care in the home asAmbulates and exercises the patient asPerforms simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services, g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned.Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered asAttends inservice and continuing education programs as scheduled andAttends patient care conferences asWorking EnvironmentWorks indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.Job RelationshipsSupervised by: Administrator/Alternate Administrator/Supervising Nurse/Alternate Supervising Nurse/Clinical Manager/RNs, PTs, OTs, SLPsRisk ExposureHigh riskLifting RequirementsAbility to perform the following tasks if necessary:Ability to participate in physicalAbility to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physicalHeavyAbility to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular
Worksite address
addison, TX, 75001, US
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