Certified Home Health Aide CHHA and Live In Case

Job Description

The Homemaker-Home Health Aide (HHA) provides assistance and performs supportive tasks to maintain the well-being of an individual within his/her own environment; assists clients with activities of daily living to include personal care, nutrition, ambulation, homemaking, respite, companion and socialization activity; adheres to safety precautions, infection control techniques, and HIPAA regulations; and performs all activities under direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with the Code of Conduct.

• Provides care in accordance with HHA scope of service for providing personal care to include
• Bathing and hygiene
• Assisting with grooming and dressing
• Toileting
• Provides assistance with activities of daily living (ADL)
• Assists with ambulation and transfers
• Prepares meals following dietary instructions and assists with feeding as appropriate
• Assists client with shopping needs and errands
• Performs simple health tasks in accordance with a plan of care/service such as: reminding patients to self-administer prescribed medications, range of motion exercises, use of special equipment, and vital signs as instructed by RN
• Performs household and light housekeeping tasks such as tidying kitchen, dishwashing, linen changes, laundry, etc.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment within the client's immediate areas of activity
• Implements basic infection control procedures in accordance with agency policies
• Receives assignments and reports on tasks completed and need for changes
• Reports and documents changes in the patient's condition, any unusual occurrences, and accidents to the Nursing Supervisor
• Performs other supportive tasks in accordance with a care plan outlined by the Nursing Supervisor
• Completes timely, accurate, and complete documentation of care/service performed weekly in accordance with organizational policy
• Demonstrates understanding of the Client Bill of Rights and respect for the client’s privacy and property
• Complies with HIPAA regulations assuring confidentiality in all aspects of client, employee, and agency information.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with clients, coworkers, and supervisory staff
• Submits annual health screening, credentialing, and education update documentation required for HR record prior to expiration dates
• Completes required in-service training and competency evaluations
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities