What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide position at SGI Healthcare Services?
About us
SGI Healthcare Services mission is to offer quality services and opportunities that empower people with disabilities to achieve physical and social independence.
SGI is accredited/certified by the Maryland Department of Health Of Hygiene. We are licensed to operate as a Home Health Care Residential Agency throughout the state of Maryland.
Duties:
- Measure and administer oral medicines to patients.
- Report any changes in patient’s physical condition, check and record patient’s temperature, pulse and respiration assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s), which includes bathing, dressing and continence.
- Accompany patient to and from medical appointments and other activities and perform other related duties as required.
- Meet with the Registered Nurse Supervisor every 45 days to review the care of the patient and to make recommendations to improve the quality of care for the patient.
- Skills/Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Work experience as a certified medication technician and aide to persons who are elderly or disabled.
- Effective spoken and written (English) communication skills, including the ability to follow spoken/written instructions and the ability to accurately record medical information and maintain related records.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with elderly/disabled patients and their family members, co-workers and other medical professionals and the general public, with special sensitivity towards the needs and priorities of elderly individuals.
- Physical requirements include the ability to lift, move and assist patients as needed; assist patients into/out of vehicles; move/carry medical equipment or parcels; and perform other duties as listed above.
- Current Medication Technician Certification (CMT) issued by the MD State Board of Nursing
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral program
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a vehicle?
- Are you authorized to work in the United States with valid documents?
License/Certification:
- CPR and First Aid Certification (Required)
- Certified Medication Technician (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Baltimore, MD 21236 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17
