Home Health Aide- Private Duty

Home Health AideOur Home Health Aides serve a pivotal role in our efforts to provide compassionate, top-notch care to our patients in the comfort of their own homes. By personifying our Mission and Values, our Home Health Aides act as a bridge to independent living for our clients who may also require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). From monitoring a client's vital signs and physical or mental condition, to assisting with grooming hygiene, and chores around the house our HHAs allow clients to maintain the familiarity - and dignity - of living at home. We are proud of the difference we make in the lives of our patients during their healthcare journeys and we invite like-minded individuals to explore this dynamic career opportunity.Supports a patient's Plan of Care (POC) by monitoring and recording patient condition, providing support and personal services, and teaching familiesMonitors and assesses patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise. Perform patient assessments and collaborate with the multi-disciplinary care team to develop and implement a plan of careContribute to the continuity of care through the effective communication and partnership with the designated Care TeamSupports patients by providing housekeeping or laundry services, shopping or other household tasks, and preparing and serving meals and snacksProvides personal services as needed by the client such as bathing, dressing, and groomingHelps family members care for their loved one by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patientInterface with family members to field concerns, questions, and educate them on the patient's treatment and aftercare needsRecords patient information via our EMR system and notifies branch leadership of any changes or unusual conditionsEnhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to our accomplishmentsPerforms on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families if assignedMaintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment by following asepsis and universal precaution controls in performing client careProtects the agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirementsMaintain mandatory continuing education requirements (CEUs) of the Agency/licensing boardRequired CompetenciesCommunication & Relationship BuildingRelationship managementEffective communication both verbal and writtenInfluencing behaviorsKnowledge of Healthcare EnvironmentExcellent procedure skills and clean/sterile techniqueExemplary assessment skillsRegulatory knowledgePhysical staminaEvidence based practicePatient safety and qualityProfessionalismHigh Emotional IntelligenceCollaborative and communicativeAutonomy and ability to self-startUtmost ethical standardsSuperior hygiene and presentation of selfEducation & Experience RequirementsHigh School graduate or equivalentHome Health Aide Certificate or other similar certification in good standing from an accredited training course that meets the standards established by Health and Human ServicesMinimum of one year (1+) of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant (CNA)Strong English language both written and verbalActive CPR certification requiredValid driver's license, reliable transportation and insurance required