Home Health Aide - Molokai, Home Health, CareResources Hawaii; Call-In, Varied Shifts

RESPONSIBILITIES

Effective Date: 07/26

• Under the supervision and the direction of a registered nurse, physical, occupational or speech therapist in the community, assists in the care of patients in the patient’s home following specific care plans.

• Seeing. Hearing. Speaking. Finger dexterity.

• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional:
  Lift waist to shoulder between 36-50 lbs. Push and Pull between 36-50 lbs.
• Frequent: N/A
• Constant: N/A

• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: N/A
• Frequent:
  Stand. Sit. Walk. Stoop/Bend. Twist. Gripping.
• Constant:
  Reach: shoulder level. Reach: above head.

• Performs work primarily in patients' homes and community settings with varying environmental conditions.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, pets, tobacco smoke, adverse weather, and other household or environmental hazards.
• Frequent travel between patient homes and assigned locations is required.
• Uses appropriate infection prevention and safety practices, including personal protective equipment (PPE), in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Certificate of Nurse Aide Training.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, vehicle and vehicle insurance as required by Hawaii State Law.
• Driver's abstract reflecting evidence of good driving record.
• Current BLS certification.

• Knowledge of occupational therapy theory and practice to treat patients.
• Knowledge and use of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clients, co-workers, and the public.
• Knowledge of Home Health Aide theory and practice to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of medical equipment instruments to administer patient care.
• Able to apply principles, methods, techniques, policies, and procedures necessary for a Home Health Aide.
• Able to complete electronic records and respond to clinical disciplinary team promptly to provide quality care for the patients.
• Able to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, health care providers and the public.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet