What are the responsibilities and job description for the HOME HEALTH AIDE PRN position at Caretenders - Western Mass?
We are hiring for a Home Health Aide. -
PRN Visits Available!
At Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it : for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As an Aide, you can expect :
opportunities to build trusted relationships as you care & connect with people of all ages
flexibility for true work-life balance
continuing education and tuition reimbursement
career mobility and growth opportunities
If you have a passion for care and want to strengthen your nursing career, this is a great opportunity for you.
The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing patients with in-home personal care and designated health related services to maintain the patient's physical and emotional well-being, while following the written plan of care, Medicare / Medicaid regulations and agency policies and procedures. -
Follows current written aide assignment sheet to provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) to include mobility transfer, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing or undressing, eating, or toileting. -
As assigned, performs incidental household services essential to the patient's health care at home that are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization. -
Completes a clinical note for each visit within required timeframes, which must be incorporated into the patient's record. -
Provides care according to the aide plan of care / assignment sheet and in accordance to State Practice Act or regulations. -
License Requirements
Successful completion of a competency evaluation.
Current CPR certification required.
Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. -
