Home Health Aide (HHA) Job Description
The Home Health Aide is a member of the home care team trained to provide personal care, other unskilled services, and companionship in the home setting. Performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s/client’s personal needs and to promote the patient’s comfort and a safe environment. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Assists the patient in the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) including personal care, hygiene, baths, back rubs, shampoo, skin and nail care, eating, dressing, elimination, exercises, ambulation, and changing/making patient’s bed. Plans and prepares meals. • Encourages the patient’s family to participate in patient’s care. • Assists in the maintenance of a safe and healthy environment. Uses equipment and supplies safely and properly. • Reminds patient of medication as ordered by the physician. Takes and records accurate patient vital signs. Follows the Home Health Plan as written and approved by the Registered Nurse. Informs the Administrator of changes in patient’s condition. Documents activities and findings and submits documentation as required by company procedures. Abide by Marigold Nursing, LLC’s policies and procedures. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The independent contractor will be expected to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by management.