ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following:

• Maintains and promotes the independence of the patient and family and assists in maintaining a safe, healthful environment.
• Participates in the Interdisciplinary Group meetings as appropriate. 
• Assists with personal care activities.
• Assists with household tasks directly essential to the patient’s health.
• Measures and records oral, rectal, axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (within the training limitations of the aide).
• Meets safety needs of patients including safe use of equipment (foot stools, side rails, step stools, wheelchairs, oxygen, etc.)
• Immediately reports any changes in patients’ conditions or incidents to Primary Care Nurse/Director of Hospice Services.
• Accurately documents services provided in accordance with Hospice policies and procedures on the day services are rendered. Submits documentation in a timely manner.
• Participates in staff development programs as appropriate for home health aides. Assumes personal responsibility to participate in discipline appropriate education to meet the annual education requirements (12 hours/12 months).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of state recognized and federally compliant training program and/or competency evaluation and at least six-months experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Compliant with in- service regulations and requirements