What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide position at New Vision Hospice?
Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aide to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to individuals in their homes, assisting them with daily living activities and ensuring their comfort and safety. Your contributions will significantly enhance the quality of life for our clients, particularly those with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or those requiring hospice care.
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients, fostering a positive environment.
- Monitor and document patient observations, reporting any changes in health or behavior to the supervising nurse or healthcare professional.
- Administer medications as prescribed and ensure adherence to medication schedules.
- Prepare nutritious meals according to dietary requirements and preferences.
- Assist with mobility and physical exercises as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Maintain a clean and safe living environment for clients by performing light housekeeping duties.
- Support clients with memory care strategies to enhance cognitive function and daily routines.
- Utilize medical terminology effectively when communicating with healthcare providers and documenting care.
Skills
- Proficiency in medical documentation practices to ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Strong patient observation skills to detect changes in health status promptly.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or chronic conditions is highly valued.
- Knowledge of hospice care principles is a plus for providing end-of-life support.
- Familiarity with home health care practices and protocols.
- Ability to administer medications safely and effectively.
- Cooking skills to prepare healthy meals tailored to client needs.
- Understanding of memory care techniques to assist clients experiencing cognitive decline.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve by providing compassionate and professional home health care.
Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical Specialty:
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Work Location: On the road
Salary : $30 - $35
