Per Visit Certified Home Health Aide Job Moore area,Oklahoma USA,Healthcare

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

In Oklahoma is certified as a Home Health Aide by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

In Texas meets one of the following requirements:

A. A minimum of one year full-time experience in direct client care in an institutional setting (hospital or nursing facility).
B. One year full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care in an agency setting.
C. Satisfactorily completed a training and competency evaluation program that complies with the requirements of the regulations (TX 97.701).
D. Satisfactorily completed a competency evaluation program that complies with the requirements of TX 97.701.
E. Submitted to the agency documentation from the director of programs or the dean of a school of nursing that states that the individual is a nursing student who has demonstrated competency in providing basic nursing skills in accordance with the school's curriculum; or
F. Be on the Texas Department of Human Services' (DHS's) nurse aide registry with no finding against the aide relating to client abuse or neglect or misappropriation of client property.

Has successfully completed the agency’s written competency exam and skills demonstrations.

Is at least 18 years of age.

Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health. Prior to patient contact, presents a pre-employment health clearance.

Has ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given. Is self-directed with the ability to work with little direct supervision.

Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation.

Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.

Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Agency requirements and is in good working order.

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The Home Health Aide is a person who has successfully completed a state established or other training program that meets the requirements of CFR 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of CFR 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of § 484.36(b).}

SUMMARY OF

JOB DESCRIPTION

The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's/client's needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients/clients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The home health aide will be assigned in a manner which promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient's/client's care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

AND DUTIES

Provides personal care including:

Baths
Back rubs
Oral hygiene
Shampoos
Changing bed linen
Dressing and undressing patients/clients
Skin care and prevention of skin breakdown
Toileting activities

Performs supportive services, such as homemaking, and other environmental services, which facilitate receiving sanitary and safe care at home.

Prepares nutritious meals including providing medically prescribed diets under supervision.

Assists in feeding the patient/client, if necessary.

Takes and records oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (within the training limitations of the aide).

Assists in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.

Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as an extension of therapy service as ordered (within the training limitations of the aide).

Assists patient/client in the self-administration of medication.

Meets safety needs of patients/clients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, restraints, etc.). Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care such as ambulating of client, transferring clients, assisting with normal range of motion and positioning, and doing household chores.

Observes, reports and documents changes in patient's/client's condition, status and significant changes or expectations of service promptly to the…