What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at A Brand New Age Home Care?
The Certified HHA Assistant is a member of the home care team trained to provide personal care, other unskilled services, and companionship in the home setting, under the direction, instruction, and supervision of a Director and the patient. Performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote the patient’s comfort and a safe environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Assists the patient in the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including personal care, hygiene, baths, back rubs, shampoo, skin and nail care, eating, dressing, elimination, exercises, ambulation, and changing/making patient’s bed. Plans and prepares meals.
· Encourages the patient’s family to participate in patient’s care. Gives emotional support to the patient and/or family.
· Provides companionship to the patient.
· Assists in the maintenance of safe and healthy environment. Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
· Reminds patient medications as ordered by the physician.
· Takes and records accurate patient vital signs when advised.
· Follows the Home Health Plan as written, approved, and supervised by the Director.
· Informs Director of changes in patient’s condition.
· Documents activities and findings and submits documentation as required by company procedures.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $9.25 - $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Referral program
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $9 - $12