Home Health Personal Care HHA

Home Health Aide OPO is a leading home health provider. Our team is made up of industry experts with decades of experience in home health, hospice and senior care. We are committed to clinical excellence, cultural humility, and strong partnerships with healthcare systems and community organizations. Our mission is to improve lives by bringing quality healthcare into the homes of those who need it most.

The Home Health Aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patients needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

The Home Health Aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of patient's care.

Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to the following:

Providing hands-on personal care including:

Oral Hygiene

Skin care to prevent break down

Keeping patients living area clean and orderly, as appropriate

Planning and preparing nutritious meals.

Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.

Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

Performing simple procedures as an extension of nursing services as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safety and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).

Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Meets the training requirements and successfully completes:

A training and competency evolution program that meets 484.80 (b) and (c); A nurse aide training and competency evaluation approved by the state as meeting the requirements of 483.151 through 483.154 and is currently in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; Shows proof of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau, preferred.

Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.

Opportunity to work alongside experienced leaders in healthcare

Supportive team culture with training and career growth opportunities

OPO Health is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We believe that diversity enriches our workplace and drives innovation in the care we provide.