POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Responsibilities Summary:

The Home Health Aide is a member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client's needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing clients, 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 a client's care.

Key Leadership, Management, and Accountabilities (LMA):

Provide client care as directed by the Director of Nursing or Registered Nurse Supervisor.

Values-based Competencies:

The Home Health Aide must consistently demonstrate and foster the following core values behaviors during all interactions with shareholders, clients, employees, vendors, and other business partners. Core values are the key behaviors that determine our decision-making.

Core Competencies:

The Home Health Aide must demonstrate and execute the following position-specific competencies to ensure effective, profitable, and client-centered branch operations.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma

2. Successful completion of a home health aide program

3. Minimum of one year of documented experience (unless participating in approved Mentor Program)

4. Certified in CPR

5. Current physical or T.B./PPD test, if applicable

6. Licensed driver with reliable transportation that is insured in accordance with the organization's requirements

7. Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision

8. Empathy for the needs of the client

9. Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and communicate effectively

10. Treats clients, staff, and the public with courtesy, respect and presents a positive public image

11. Works as a team member

12. Ensures confidentiality and security of the client's medical information

Job Limitations:

The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State's Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders, or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge, and skill of a licensed nurse.

Working Conditions:

Contact with client in their living environment. May be required to respond in an emergency situation. Travel required. Position includes tasks that have the potential for exposure to blood and other potentially infectious material (OPIM) such as body fluids/tissues.

Personal Protective Equip:

May include gloves, mask, eye protection, CPR shield, and disposable outer covering.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to stand, walk, squat, bend, kneel, reach, twist, push, and pull. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Travel Requirements:

• Limited travel as needed for various staff and client care service needs.

• Up to 10% or as directed based on the needs of the business and attending job-required training and conferences.