What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) position at Mela Home Health?
Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Providing hands-on personal care including:
Baths, Back rubs, Oral hygiene, Shampoos, Changing bed linen, Assisting patients with dressing and undressing, Skin care to prevent breakdown, Assisting the patient with toileting activities, Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
- Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
- Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and
blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
- Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
- Performing simple procedures as an extension of nursing services as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
- Assisting patients in the self-administration of medication.
- Doing the patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
- Meeting the safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (footstools, side rails, etc.).
- Reporting on the patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
- Adhering to the Organization's documentation, care procedures, and professional standards of personal and professional conduct.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Current CHHA License
- Authorization to work in the US
- Experience in a Home Health setting is an advantage
- Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
- Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
- Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and the impaired.
- Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
- Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
Job Types: PRN, Contract, Per diem
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $40