What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Care Professional position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Responsibilities
- Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- Perform thorough evaluations of patients' functional status, including muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, and ADL and IADL performance.
- Assess cognitive, psychological and motor aspects of performance and develop individualized intervention plans to achieve favorable outcomes.
The successful candidate will also be responsible for:
- Evaluating home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living.
- Identifying equipment needs and environmental adaptations resulting in enhanced outcomes for clients.
- Continually assessing and revising the occupational therapy care plan, and participating with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
- Educating and instructing patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety and independent living.
