DUTIES

Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the staff nurse and the Home Health Services Director

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 patient care 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Follows the plan of care to provide, safe, competent care to the patient

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

Plans and prepares nutritious meals, markets when instructed to do so by the nurse

Assists the patient with ambulation as ordered by the physician and approved and supervised by the nurse

Assists the therapy personnel as needed with rehabilitative processes

Encourages the patient to become as independent as possible according to the nursing care plan

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

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

Reports any change in the patient's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to the staff nurse, or to the a Aide supervisor

Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, as instructed by the professional nurse

Prepares a visit report promptly and incorporates same in the clinical 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 patient's care as directed by the nurse

Attends in-service as required by regulation