Home Health Aide, Full Time
Company: Centerwell
Location: Prescott
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
DescriptionResponsibilitiesA Home Health Aide ( HHA ):Provides
direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and
according to the Aide Plan of Care (POC).Correctly assists the
patient with self-administered medications by opening bottle caps
for the patient, reading medication labels to the patient, checking
the dose being self-administered against the prescribed dose on the
container label and observing the patient takes the
medicationConsistently takes accurate temperature, pulse and blood
pressure measurements and recognizes and reports abnormal results
to supervisorHelps patient maintain good personal hygiene by
performing or supervising bathing, grooming, skin care, shaving,
oral care, nail/foot care and other activitiesAssists in feeding
patients. Is able to communicate basic principles of nutrition,
observe and record food and fluid intake when necessary. Safely
positions patient for meals and feeds or assists in self
feedingAssists with patient toileting including use of bed
pan/urinal, change and position catheter bags and bag change
procedures on well-regulated ostomiesProvides necessary skills to
safely assist the patient with patient mobility, exercises,
positioning/turning, transfers and ambulation per Plan of Care and
Kindred at Home policyProvides necessary skills to appropriately
report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered
to patient to ensure continuity of care. Documents interactions
with patients, caregivers, doctors and other staff members
appropriately, legibly, thoroughly and in the amount of time
allowedPractice acceptable infection control principles. Provide a
clean, safe and comfortable environmentWillingly assists with other
household duties including light laundry, bed changing and bed
making, light meal preparation, light housekeeping and shopping (if
no other assistance is available and an MD order is
present).Required Experience/Skills:High school diploma or
equivalentCompletion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified
Home Health Aide Program within the last 24 monthsMust meet
applicable state certification requirementsA valid drivers license,
auto insurance, and reliable transportation are requiredMust be in
good standing on the HHA Registry (if applicable) and have
completed HHA/CNA course to work for a Medicare-certified agency.At
least one year experience in the last 24 months as a Home Health
Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, or
home health/hospice agency.This role requires full COVID-19
vaccinationRequired QualificationsCPR certification
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