What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide position at Guardian Brothers Home Health Care Inc.?
Job Summary:
As a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA), you will provide compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals in the comfort of their homes. Your role will involve assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring their health, and offering emotional support while working closely with healthcare teams to promote overall well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Personal Care Assistance: Provide help with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and feeding.
- Mobility Assistance: Aid patients with moving around, including transferring from bed to wheelchair, walking, and positioning.
- Health Monitoring: Observe and report changes in the patient's physical and emotional condition, including vital signs, to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Companionship: Offer emotional support and companionship, ensuring a sense of comfort and well-being.
- Light Housekeeping: Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation, as needed to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
- Medication Assistance: Remind patients to take prescribed medications on time (if authorized), and assist with medication reminders, if necessary.
- Documentation: Keep accurate records of care provided, noting any significant changes in the patient’s health or behavior.
- Safety: Ensure the patient’s safety by following proper protocols for patient handling, infection control, and other safety measures.
- Collaboration: Work closely with family members, healthcare providers, and other team members to provide the best possible care.
Qualifications:
- Certification: Must be a Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) with current state certification.
- Experience: Previous experience in a home health care setting or similar is preferred but not always required.
- Knowledge: Understanding of basic healthcare practices, patient privacy, and home safety.
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, bend, and assist patients with mobility needs. Must be able to stand for long periods and perform physical tasks.
- Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to empathize and work with patients of all ages, particularly elderly or disabled individuals.
- Reliable: Dependability and punctuality in arriving at scheduled shifts.
- Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening as required by the employer.
Working Conditions:
- Location: Care is provided in the patient’s home, which may vary in terms of conditions and environment.
- Schedule: Flexible hours, including possible evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Physical Demands: Requires walking, lifting, bending, and the ability to assist patients with mobility or other needs.
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per day
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
- Primary Care
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CHHA License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Corona, CA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $35 - $45