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Home Health Specialist II Reports to : Clinical Director/RN or Operations Director Dulla Care Home Healthcare is creating the most advanced and complete in‑home care model in the world. As a key contributor toward that goal, the Dulla Care Home Healthcare HHS would serve a supporting role in bringing individualized care to the patient’s home as an alternative to hospitalization. The ideal candidate brings similar experiences, communication, and critical thinking skills to our innovative team. The Dulla Care Home Healthcare HHS provides direct, comprehensive medical and non‑medical care for patients and their families in an alternative setting. A true passion for connecting with patients and inviting them into the care team is a key factor for success. The opportunity for this position is to contribute to helping reduce hospital admissions, decrease ER utilization, improve patient success, and increase the patient and provider experience. Home Health Specialist (HHS‑II) has received formal training in patient home care skills and home management. They are qualified to perform duties and provide services that help our clients maintain their personal comfort and a clean, safe environment. These duties are provided with the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Home Health Specialist‑II are a level above Home Health Specialist‑I, because they have received more training, however; our Home Health Specialists‑II can perform the same duties as a Home Health Specialist‑I and more. Responsibilities A. Assists in the personal care of the client including: Oral hygiene Bathing activities including shower, partial or bed bath Toileting activities include the use of the urinal, bedpan, commode, and assistance with ostomy appliances. Personal grooming activities include shampooing, skin care, shaving, perineal care Dressing activities Assistance with self‑administration of medications B. Perform basic client care skills including: Passive and/or active range‑of‑motion exercise Transfers Turning and positioning clients Taking and recording vital signs Providing ostomy care including changing of the apparatus as instructed by the RN. Measuring client’s weight Measuring intake and output as directed by the LPN/RN Performing fingerstick and glucometer readings and reports to LPN/RN Performing nonsterile dressing changes as instructed by the LPN/RN Cleaning equipment used by the client Keeping daily records of client’s activities and observations Submitting weekly records to the Clinical Director and appropriate personnel on client’s condition C. Provide household services to maintain a safe, clean environment including: Personal laundry of the client Making and changing the client’s bed daily Dusting and vacuuming the rooms used by the client Dishwashing the client’s utensils and dishware Tidying and wet mopping the kitchen and bathroom to ensure a clean and sanitary area Disposing of the client’s garbage at the end of each shift Tidying the client’s bedroom Shopping for the client if no other arrangement is possible D. Prepare and assist with the dietary requirements of the client including: Preparation of the prescribed diet for the client Assisting with client feeding when necessary #J-18808-Ljbffr DINE RIGHT EAT WELL CONSULTING LLC