Home Health Aide

JOB SUMMARY: A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of professional peronnel. QUALIFICATIONS: - Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training program and competency. - Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly. - Ability to carry out directions, read and write. - Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures. - Performs personal care and bath as ordered. - Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy. - Reports changes in the patient's condition, including skin condition and needs to skilled professional overseeing the patient's care. - Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned. - Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned. - Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy services, e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned. - Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned. - Attends inservice and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary. - Attends patient care conferences as scheduled. WORKING ENVIRONMENT: - Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. JOB RELATIONSHIP: - Supervised by: Clinical Manager/Patient Care Coordinator/RNs, PTs, OTs, SLPs ** ** RISK EXPOSURE: - High risk LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary: Ability to participate in physical activity. []{style="font-family: A "}