DUTIES OF POSITION

Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the Supervising Nurse.

Tasks to be performed by an HHA must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the client care/services provided by the HHA.

Under no circumstances may an HHA be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous procedures, or any other sterile or invasive procedures, other than rectal temperatures or enemas.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows the plan of care to provide, safe, competent care/service to the client

Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment

Plans and prepares nutritious meals

Assists the client with ambulation as approved

Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the care plan

Attempts to promote client's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest

Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household and establishes a relationship with client and family which transmit trust and confidentiality

Reports any change in the client's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to the supervisor

Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client

Prepares a visit report promptly and incorporates same in the client record weekly

Confirms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits by staff members can be coordinated

Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the client's care

Attends in-service as required by regulation

Confer with the Supervisor about clients status and care, participate in the planning of service

Promptly report any change in client condition to the Supervisor

Works within the Home Aides scope of practice, as directed by a Registered Nurse and report in writing to the Supervising Nurse

JOB CONDITIONS

The ability to drive and the ability to access clients homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required.

Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care.

On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move client weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.

Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Use of BP cuff, thermometer, and stethoscope. Hand washing materials

COMPANY INFORMATION

Has access to all client service records which may be discussed with the supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent

Must have completed a minimum of 40 hours of training which includes an introduction to personal care services

Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this

Must comprehends the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation

Must understand and respect clients including ethics and confidentiality of care