What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide/Personal Care Aide - Monticello, NY position at Always Compassionate Home Care?
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILTIES :
By following the Care Plan that has been completed by the Nursing Supervisor, the Home Health Aide provides assistance with the following :
- Maintaining a healthy, safe environment. Providing nutritional and environmental support.
- Assisting with personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, walking and feeding the client.
- Positioning the client when instructed to do so.
- Assisting with certain treatments and therapy as ordered by the physician and approved by the nursing supervisor.
- Reminding the client to take medications.
- Assisting with payment of bills ONLY when authorized to do so and it is documented on the assignment sheet.
- Doing errands when authorized to do so. Documentation on the Aide Charting Sheet daily.
- Reporting any important information or changes in the client's condition to the agency and / or the nursing supervisor when necessary.
- The use of medical supplies and equipment when appropriate.
- Emotional support and the development of a trusting relationship between the aide and the client.
- Encouragement of client independence.
QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION :
A HOME HEALTH AIDE MUST :
FUNCTIONAL ABILITIES :
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
