What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide position at Lackland Hospice?
Job Summary:
Primary function is to provide healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; assist in providing
a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the
supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
Job Classification: Clinical
Lines of Authority: Reports to the Director of Nursing
Job Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma preferred. Has successfully completed one of the following: A) Training
program/competency eval as specified in §418.76 (b) (c) of the Medicare regulations; B) Competency
eval program that meets §418.76 (c); C) Nurse Aide training/competency eval program approved by the
state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets
requirements of §418.76 (b)(c).
Licensure: Must have current Driver’s License
Experience: At least one year preferred, as a hospice aide or nursing assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health
agency, hospice, or long-term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing assistant or Certified Home
Health Aide Program.
Skills: Must be able to read and write in English and follow written and verbal instructions in English
effectively. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. Must pass Aide Competency
Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76(c) and written skills test.
Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Criminal History: Must agree to and pass a criminal history check
