Home Health Aide

Direct Supervisor: Nursing Supervisor (NS) Home Health Aides are recognized as key part of our home health care program. Certified Home Health Aides perform “hands-on” assistance with a patient’s physical dependency needs as well as non-skilled medical procedures ordered by the physician and delegated in writing by the Nursing Supervisor. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist patient with bathing Mouth and denture care Assist patient to and in bathroom Assist patient with ambulation Hair care Assist in and out of bed Assist with dressing and undressing Housekeeping and meal preparation The Following Duties May Be Allowed IF DIRECTED by the Nursing Supervisor in Conjunction with a Physician: Assist patient with wheelchair, cane, walker or crutch Range of motion exercise (ROM) Skin care Assist with oxygen Change of ostomy device Vital Signs Application of non-sterile dressing on intact skin Preparation of special meals Catheter care Measure intake & output (1 & 0) The following MAY NOT be Performed by the Home Health Aide Tube feedings Cold or heat application Administration of an enema. Care of a tracheostomy tube Catheter or colostomy irrigation Administration of any medication Providing medical advice Cutting finger or toenails Qualifications: Is at least 18 years of age. Is a high school graduate, has a GED, or demonstrates ability to read and write adequately to complete required forms and reports of visits and follow verbal and written instructions. Current Nurse Aide certification. Adequate physical & mental health to perform the job and free from communicable disease. Interest in and empathy for the ill. Interpersonal skills necessary to work well with clients, families, and co-workers. #J-18808-Ljbffr Advantage Home Health Care, Inc.