SUMMARY: To provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
• Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
• Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
• Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy and property.

• Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
• Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
• Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
• Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Participates in the development and presentation of educational programs as appropriate.
• Fulfills additional performance responsibilities as assigned and as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibility: 

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Experience: 

• High School Diploma preferred. Has successfully completed one of the following: A)Training program/competency eval as specified in §418.76(b)(c)of the Medicare regulations; B)Competency eval program that meets §418.76©; C) Nurse aide training/competency eval program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76(b)©.
• Must be a responsible, detail-oriented individual.
• Must maintain neat and clean appearance.
• Must be dependable and have a professional work ethic. 
• Ability to work independently and as a contributing team member.

Experience: 

• At least one-year experience, preferred, as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.

Language skills:

• Ability to read and write English.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Licenses: 

• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License with good driving record.
• Currently registered to practice within the state of operation without restrictions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Use hands to grip or feel. 
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop and kneel.
• Frequently required to stand on one’s feet for a long period of time. 
• Ability to deal effectively with stress.

Working Conditions:

• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset clients, family members, staff, visitors, etc. under all conditions/circumstances. 
• Ability to travel locally with some exposure to unpleasant weather.
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition
• May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc.
• Risk level- Low.