Home Health Aide - Home Health - Casual​/Req

job objective

the home health aide is responsible for providing personal care services according to written directions prepared by the registered nurse (rn) and/or therapist and carried out under the supervision of the appropriate professional.

• follows the plan of care established by the rn/physical therapist (pt) when providing patient care, and will coordinate with other professional staff when there is a need to revise the aide care plan.
• provides personal care, rehabilitative and supportive services as assigned by rn or therapist.
• make observations for a change in patient status, including skin condition changes for pressure ulcers and pain levels.
• assists in activities of daily living (personal hygiene, eating, dressing, elimination, exercise and ambulation).
• provides household duties that are directly related to patient's care.
• supports the patient and provides care that encourages independence.
• assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
• demonstrates knowledge regarding special needs and behaviors of age specific groups and demonstrates proficiency in required age specific competencies.
• maintains a safe work environment.

• effectively reports and records clinical findings to other interdisciplinary team members, patients, caregivers, and/or representatives.
• maintains current and accurate clinical records.
• documentation shows that care was provided according to plan of care.
• documentation must be accurate and completed timely within agency policy.

• participates in age-specific education and training programs.

• participates in qi process as requested in ur, chart audits, and qi committees.
• participates as a preceptor for chha students.
• other duties as assigned.

knowledge

• demonstrates that they have completed an approved chha training program.

skills

• good bedside manner: demonstrates ability to provide good care with compassion and caring.
• provides excellent direct patient care.
• provides care based on plan of care.
• effective oral and written communication skills with case managers/director of patient care services (dpcs) and patient/caregivers, as appropriate.

abilities

• organization: must demonstrate basic ability to maintain schedule of home visits and complete paperwork according to agency procedures.
• must have good communication skills and have the ability to connect with patients and families in their homes in a kind and compassionate way.
• ability to project and maintain professionalism in all aspects of patient's care.

• patients come first – we listen actively and communicate with our patients and families, placing safety as a top priority.
• accountability & ownership – we fully complete tasks, are transparent, effectively communicate, and recognize that what we do reflects on us.
• teamwork – we build trusting relationships, promote a sense of community, and are respectful of everyone. Success is about the whole team.
• integrity & honesty – we tell the truth at all times, speak up when something is wrong, and do the right thing when no one is looking.
• excellence – we take pride in our work, are goal-oriented, and on a never-ending quest for top tier quality.
• initiative & innovation – our can-do attitudes, creativity, and resourcefulness empower us to improve the patient’s experience, solve our own problems, make timely decisions, and look for opportunities to add value.
• tenderness & compassion – we have genuine empathy, show kindness, and encourage and advocate for each other.

• completed an approved chha training program
• minimum 1 year experience as a chha

• state certification for home health aide.
• current cpr certification.
• maintains a valid california driver's license and evidence of current…