Home Health Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Paid Sick Time
• Bonus Potiental
• Flexible Scheduling
• Medical, Dental, + Vision Insurance
• Weekly Pay
• 1:1 Care
• Paid time off

Schedule / Expected Work Hours:

• Will vary based on client assignment .  Partime/PRN

Job Summary
Provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist. The Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional who performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort and well-being.

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor
Provides Supervision To: NA – No supervision responsibilities

Requirements:

• (+1 year of Caregiving Experience)
• Active CPR Certification
• Recent TB Test (12 month two-step, or 2 year blood test)

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and, if authorized, transportation to clients according to the care plan.
• Assist client with general Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, meals, and safe ambulation/transfers.
• Report any changes in the client’s condition to the supervisor as outlined in the care plan.
• Document care provided and maintain accurate records for the Agency.
• Work collaboratively with the client’s care team and ensure effective communication.
• Promote client safety by following infection control practices and reporting unsafe conditions.
• Attend in-service programs to meet compliance and notify supervisors of any educational needs.

Qualifications

• Meets one (1) of the following:
  • A minimum of one (1) year of full-time experience in direct client care in an institutional setting.
  • One (1) year of full-time experience within the last five )5 years in direct client care in an agency setting.
  • Satisfactory completion of a training and competency evaluation program that complies with Texas regulation 558.701 plus experience providing home health services in the past 24 months.
  • Submission of documentation to the Agency from the director of programs or the dean of a school of nursing verifying that the individual is a nursing student who has demonstrated competency in  providing basic nursing skills in accordance with the school's curriculum.
  • Is listed on the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Nurse Aide Registry and in good standing.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written care plan.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair.
• Current CPR certification.
• Recent TB test (12 months)
• (1+ year of caregiving experience)

Company Overview
First Day Homecare® is a leading homecare provider with locations across the US specializing in pediatric Private Duty Nursing services and other home and community-based services. As the first and only franchise in the US to specialize in pediatric Private Duty Nursing, we are driven by our commitment to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. Our services vary from location to location but may include Personal Care Services, Private Duty Nursing, and ABA (Autism) Therapy. Join our team and be a part of a mission to bring specialized, family-centered care to children and others in need. With First Day Homecare®, today is the First Day of better days™.

Company Purpose/Mission
First Day Homecare® strives to improve the lives of its clients by providing comprehensive care, oversight, and collaboration to children and adults who are either aging in place, medically complex, or living with chronic conditions.

Company Values

• Standards of Care: Our policies and procedures will follow industry standards and evidence-based practice, ensuring the best possible outcomes for our clients.
• Collaboration: We will work closely with family members, physicians, other healthcare providers, or anybody else in the client-defined circle of care.
• Over-communication: We will do our best to ensure our clients have all the information they need when they need it.
• People First: We will prioritize people over profits, ensuring that their well-being, growth, and satisfaction are at the heart of every decision we make.
• Transparency: We strive to be open and honest in all interactions, especially in times when our service has fallen short.