Home Health Aide

JOB DESCRIPTION Home Health Aide (HHA) JOB SUMMARY: A paraprofessional is specifically trained and competent and performs assigned personal care functions to the patient in their residence under the registered nurse's direction, instruction, and supervision (RN). QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training program and competency. 2. Be sympathetic toward the care of the sick and elderly. 3. Ability to carry out directions, read and write. 4. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the job's demands. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures. 2. Performs personal care and bath as ordered. 3. Completes appropriate visit records on time as per Agency policy. 4. Reports changes in the patient's condition and needs to the RN. 5. Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned. 6. Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned. 7. Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy services, e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned. 8. Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned. 9. Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary. 10. Attends patient care conferences as scheduled. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Works indoors in Agency offices and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. JOB RELATIONSHIPS: 1. Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor/RNs, PTs, OTs, SLPs Job Description – Home Health Aide (HHA)…continued RISK EXPOSURE: High risk LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary: • Ability to participate in physical activity. • Ability to work for an extended period while standing and being involved in physical activity. • Heavy lifting. • Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing regularly. I