Home Health Aide

TITLE OF POSITION: Certified home health aide/nurse assistant

TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Registered Nurse/Director of Nursing

DUTIES

Provides personal care and related services in the home or nursing facility, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the staff nurse and the Director of Nursing.

Tasks to be performed by an CNA must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the patient care provided by the CNA.

Under no circumstances may an CNA be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous procedures, or any other sterile or invasive procedures, other than rectal temperatures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows the plan of care to provide, safe, competent care to the client.

Helps the patient to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment.

Plans and prepares nutritious meals, markets when instructed to do so by the nurse.

Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered and do not require the skills of an RN or LPN.

Assists the patient with ambulation as ordered by the physician and approved and supervised by the nurse.

Simple dressing changes that do not require the skills of an RN or LPN.

Assists the therapy personnel as needed with rehabilitative activities/ processes.

Encourages the patient to become as independent as possible according to the nursing care plan.

Attempts to promote patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest.

Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the patient and other members of the household and establishes a relationship with patient and family which transmit trust and confidentiality.

Reports any change in the patient's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to the staff nurse, or to the Aide supervisor.

Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, as instructed by the professional nurse.

Prepares a visit report promptly and incorporates same in the clinical record weekly

Confirms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits by staff members can be coordinated.

Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the patient's care as directed by the nurse.

Attends in-service as required by regulation.

JOB CONDITIONS

The ability to drive and the ability to access clients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required.

Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care.

On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move client weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.

Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing in English.

Bilingual encourage to apply.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Use of BP cuff, thermometer and stethoscope, hand washing materials

COMPANY INFORMATION

Has access to all client medical records which may be discussed with the Registered Nurse and the Director of Nursing.

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent

Must have completed aide training which includes an introduction to personal care services.

If a Nursing assistant certified in Massachusetts, the individual will meet the qualifications for a home health aide as hours of training will exceed the minimum required.

Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to patient, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this.

Must comprehends the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation.

Must understand and respect client’s including ethics and confidentiality of care.

Must have a criminal background check.

Must have be certified as a home health aide or certified nurse aide.

Must have current CPR certification.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid sick time

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22