What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care Aide position at A Touch of Love Home Care?
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The Home Health Aide 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 of Nursing / Registered Nurse designee and the patient.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING :
- Assists the patient in the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) 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.
- Provides companionship to the patient.
- Assists in the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment. Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly.
- Reminds the client to take, and assists client and / or family, with self-administered oral medications as ordered by the physician, in compliance with the laws in the state of operation.
- Takes and records accurate patient vital signs when advised.
- Follows the Home Health Plan as written, approved, and supervised by the Registered Nurse or Physical Therapist.
- Gives emotional support to the patient and / or family.
- Informs Registered Nurse (RN) / Director of Nursing / Registered Nurse Designee of changes in patient's condition.
- Documents activities and findings and submits documentation as required by company procedures.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by management.
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This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by management.
Salary : $11 - $15