What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live-in Home Health Aide (HHA) - Patchogue, 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 :
Always Compassionate Health provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or any other non-merit based factors protected federal, state, or local law. All employment related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria including experience and suitability. If you require assistance to fill out this application form or during any phase of the job application process, please notify the person who gave you this form or Always Compassionate Health's Human Resources Department and every reasonable effort will be made to accommodate your needs in a timely manner in accordance with federal, state, and / or local law.
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