HOME HEALTH AIDE

Job Description

Job Description

DUTIES OF POSITION

Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Supervising Nurse.

Tasks to be performed by an HHA must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the client care/services provided by the HHA.

Under no circumstances may an HHA be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous procedures, or any other sterile or invasive procedures.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows the plan of care/service to provide, safe, competent care/service to the client

Performs the following tasks as assigned by the RN:

1. Assist with the activities of daily living
2. Medication reminders
3. Taking and recording vital signs
4. Recording and reporting to the supervisor any changes regarding the client’s condition. behavior or appearance
5. Documenting the services delivered in the client’s record

Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment

Plans and prepares nutritious meals

Assists the client with ambulation as approved

Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the care plan

Attempts to promote client's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest

Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household and establishes a relationship with client and family which transmit trust and confidentiality

Completes at least 12 hours of in-service training and education annually

Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client

Prepares a visit report on the day the service/care was provided and incorporates same in the client record within 7 days

Confirms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits by staff members can be coordinated

Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the client's care

Confer with the Supervisor about client’s status and care, participate in the planning of service

Promptly report any change in client condition to the Supervisor

Works within the Home Health Aide’s scope of practice, as directed by a Registered Nurse and report in writing to the Supervising Nurse