CNA (Home Health Aide) (Laporte)

CNA (Home Health Aide)

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The Home Health Aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patients needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality continuity and safety of a patient s care. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities of the home health aide include but are not limited to the following Providing personal care including Back Rubs Oral Hygiene Changing Bed Linens Assisting patients with dressing and undressing Skin care to prevent breakdown Assisting the patient with toileting activities Keeping patients 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 (foot stools side rails etc.) Reporting on patient s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse. Adhering to the Organization s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws At least 18 years of age Ability to read and follow written instructions and also document care given 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 patience and good personal hygiene Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.