What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide position at CHEROKEE NATION HOME HEALTH SERVICE?
Job Details
Job Location: CNHHS - Tahlequah, OK
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
- Performs personal care and bath as ordered.
- Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
- Reports changes in the patient's condition and needs to the RN.
- Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
- Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned.
- Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy services, e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned.
- Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.
- Attends inservice and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
- Attends patient care conferences as scheduled.
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training program and competency.
- Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
- Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
- Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
The follwoing benefits are available to eligible employees:
- Monday-Friday
- Competitive pay
- 401k Retirement
- Medical insurance (75% paid by CNHHS)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Aflac
- Accidental death & dismemberment (100% paid by CNHHS)
- Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle
- Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
- 11 paid holidays
- 3 weeks of paid time off
