Certified Home Health Aide

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following: • Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately. • Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side-rails, O2 etc.) • Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bedlinen as often as assigned. • Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. • Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned. • Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned. • Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. • Providing proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence. • Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues. • Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist. • Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs. • Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency. • Providing respite for patient’s/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate. • Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as assigned. • Adhering to the organisation’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct. • Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities. • Respectful of patient and family/caregiver environment and patient’s personal needs. The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. QUALIFICATIONS • Meets the training requirements of the State. Valid HHA certificate. • At least 18 years of age. • Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given. • Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialised care to the terminally ill. • Satisfactory references from previous • Possess and maintains current CPR certification. • Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene. • Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order. • Must be capable of submitting timely documentation KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS • Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient and company proprietary information • Must be able to relate professionally and positively to corporate staff and to work cooperatively with other employees at all levels • Must possess computer skills of the types and at a level necessary to accomplish the job PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS • Mobility, reaching, bending, lifting, grasping, fingering, fine hand coordination, ability to talk and hear; ability to read and write; ability to communicate with personnel, ability to remain calm under stress. Ability to adequately lift, support and bodily manipulate the weight of a patient. Job Types:Per Diem