Aides

Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide/Caregiver Provides personal care services under direction of the direction of Moravia health Administrator, Human Relations Manager, and Scheduling Manager. The Home care aide is assigned to specific clients by Scheduling Manager or other appropriate professional and performs services for clients necessary to maintain their personal comfort. Reports to: Administrator/Scheduling Manager Qualifications: Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or a written skills test and comptency evaluation. Be at least eighteen (18) years of age. Preferred minimum of six (6) months work experience in a supervised setting, preferably health care facility. Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow written plan of care. Good Interpersonal skills. Current driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportation. Essential Functions/Area of Accountability Performs simple procedures as an extesion of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the therapist. Range of motion excercises Assistance in ambulation or excercises Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to: Bathing Shampooing Skin Care/Nail Care Oral Hygiene Shaving Dressing Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limitied to: Meal Preperation/Feeding Laundry Light Housekeeping Assists in the administration of medications that are ordinarily self-administered under direction and supervision of the HR Manager or Registered Nurse (per state nurse practice laws and agency policy). Reports any observed or reported changes in the clients conditions and/or needs to the HR manager or Registered Nurse. Documents care provided and completed the forms required for the clients records. Completes the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations. Promotes personal safety and a safe enviroment for clients by observing infection control practices, following agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case Manager. Demonstrates Safe practice in use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs. Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through Verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Participates in required in-service programs to meet complaince requirements. Identifies learning needs to agency supervisor. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.