Home Health Aide

Home Health AideThe Home Health Aide plays a vital role in supporting our Nursing team by providing compassionate, hands-on assistance that enhances the well-being and comfort of those we serve. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other designated healthcare professional, this position performs assigned non-clinical, medically related services that help ensure high-quality patient care in a home setting.Essential Duties And Responsibilities:Provides assistance with personal care, hygiene and activities of daily living.Encourages patient participation in activities to the extent to which the patient is able.Assists with ambulation.Assists patient to: a) bed, b) commode, c) chair.Turns and positions bed bound patients.Measures and records intake/output, as assigned.Measures and records temperature, pulse and respiration on each visit.Changes bed linen in needed.Prepares simple meals following dietary instructions as instructed.Maintains a neat and clean environment.May grocery shop one time a week for list of ten items or less as needed.Informs RN/supervisor of any changes in patient's condition or home situation as they occur.Follows care plan as written.Provides documentation of care given on Leon at Home approved forms.Education:High school graduate preferred.Qualifications:Home Heath Aide Certificate (required)Work Experience:Minimum 1 year experience required.Language Skills:Fluent in English and Spanish required.