Home Health Aide 2 (HHA)

JOB SUMMARY

The Home Health Aide is a paraprofessional member of the Elders In-Home Services support team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse/LPN and Manager. This position performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing clients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. This position will be supported through continuous training and assigned in a manner which promotes quality, continuity and safety of a client’s care.

This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

• Provides personal care which may include:
• Baths
• Oral hygiene
• Grooming
• Changing bed linens
• Assisting with dressing and undressing
• Assisting with toileting activities
• Skin care to prevent breakdown
• Keeping client’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals, following dietary requirements as instructed from care plan; assists in feeding the client, if necessary.
• Takes and records clients pulse, temperature, and respiration when required (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assists in ambulation and exercise according to care plan.
• Performs range of motion or other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service when required (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Gives clients medication under nurses' or doctors' orders; assists clients in the self-administration of medication.
• Accompanies clients to doctors’ office and the hospital to provide assistance.
• Performs light house cleaning and does laundry, as appropriate.
• Assists with applicable errands, such as shopping for food or household supplies.
• Meets safety needs of client’s and uses equipment safely and properly (i.e., foot stools, side rails, etc.).
• Reports on client’s condition and any significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• Provides instruction to clients, emotional support, and companionship.
• Adheres to the programs documentation and care procedures; maintains confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Attends all required training, meetings, and/or conferences. Maintains paraprofessional development, through continued education and on-the-job training; maintains required certifications.

Because of the Tribe’s commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

Required: Culturally relevant experience in a caregiving role. Experience working with Elders, within a Tribal community preferred. Must maintain a current and valid Washington State Driver’s License and provide own transportation with valid insurance coverage. Must have flexibility to work varying hours/shifts. Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Special Requirements
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Must pass a criminal background check, a drug screen and meet all health and immunization requirements.

Must be able to obtain required certifications within timelines indicated upon hire:

• Food Handler’s permit within 30 days of hire.
• First Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Oxygen certifications within 3 months of hire.
• Home Health Aide certification through MEIHSS within 6 months of hire.
• Successfully passing home care aid exam within a year of hire (license verification upon completion of exam).

Skill in:

• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Social Perceptiveness – Being aware of others reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Critical Thinking – Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and…