What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide (HHA)- Certified position at AC Employment?
Responsibilities:
Provide health related tasks under the supervision of a Registered Professional Nurse in a way that is consistent with overall participant safety and accepted standards of participant care.
- Assist the participant with the use of medical equipment and self-administered medication as prescribed.
- Assess, record and report participants condition as needed including pulse, temperature, BP, signs of discomfort, etc.
- Assist with nutritional and fluid intake, documenting and notifying nurses on dietary preferences.
- Establishing positive rapport with the participants and ensuring confidentiality.
- Provides supervision, companionship and care to individuals with physical and/or cognitive impairment and assist in socialization and recreational activities.
- Knowledge of medical instruments and administration of care, common safety hazards and organizational policies regarding patient care.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations and communicate clearly.
- May perform ambulation and transfer activities under direction.
Qualifications:
- Approved NY State HHA Training Program or equivalent.
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED