CNA Home Health Aide

Home Health Aide Job Classification

Clinical

Ada, Oklahoma

Based upon the agreed position responsibilities, to provides personal care and related services in the home. Functions under direct instruction and supervision of an RN or therapist.

• Follows written instructions for patient care as prepared by an RN or Therapist.
• Assists patients with personal care (which includes lifting and transferring patients without assistance) to preserve good personal hygiene while maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services, such as ambulation, ROM, and exercise.
• Assists in administering medications that are ordinarily self-administered; prescribed under written direction of Physician or as directed by a nurse, as permitted by State regulations.
• Reports changes in patient's condition and needs to Supervisor or RN.
• Maintains record of services performed and of apparent condition of patient.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with the patient/family and co-workers of the Agency.
• Participates In patient care conferences to provide input requiring continuum of patient care.
• Performs household services essential to health care at home.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.
• Participates actively in continuing education and in-services.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices.
• Assumes accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy.

• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must pass a drug test.
• Must have the ability to fill out and turn in a time sheet in a timely manner.
• Must have respect and take care of company technology placed in your care.

• Sympathetic attitudes towards care of the sick
• Ability to read, write and carry out directions
• Maturity and ability to deal with demands of the job
• Basic math skills related to patient care
• Cooperative attitude
• Time management

Must be able to interact with a computer to check email, assess training, and look at your schedule.

Must be able to interact with a tablet for onsite charting and documentation.

Thermometer, blood pressure cuff

Must have a driver’s license and be willing to drive to patient’s residence within 50-mile radius of the current Tru Heart Office.