CNA- Home Health

Home Health Aide (HHA) IMMEDIATE OPENING Job Description Provide personal care and other activities of daily living Responsibilities and Duties Providing personal care including: Baths. Back rubs. Oral hygiene. Shampoo. Changing bed linens. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing. Skin care to prevent breakdown. Assisting the patient with toileting activities. Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate Planning and preparing nutritious meals. Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency). Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency). Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication. Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate. Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse. Qualifications and Skills At least 1 years of experience in Home Health. Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired. Possess and maintains current CPR certification. Demonstrates tact and patience. Driver's license.