Home Health Aide

Job Description: Home Health Aide Duties and Responsibilities Home Health Aides help patients in a variety of ways, which may include taking their vital signs or giving them medicine under a nurse’s direction. They must record and report this data as medically necessary. Aides also help patients with their daily functions, such as dressing or taking a bath. They can assist with planning for doctor’s appointments or other meetings and may organize transportation for them. Other Home Health Aide responsibilities may include: Housekeeping, such as vacuuming or doing laundry Cooking meals Grocery shopping Reporting to nurses about patient’s health status Teaching patient self-care skills Home Health Aide Skills and Qualifications Home Health Aides must be detail-oriented and be able to carefully follow protocols and rules regarding the patient’s care. Aides must adhere to instructions from doctors and nurses, such as knowing how to care for a minor medical issue or letting them know about changes in the patient’s health. They should be trustworthy and dependable so the patient and their family feel comfortable relying on them. Home Health Aides should have the following skills and qualifications: Current and valid CNA or HHA certification Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds Availability to work evenings, holidays and weekends Three years of experience in the home health industry Preferred nursing experience Strong patient service skills