What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide position at Affirmed home care?
Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the Service Supervisor.
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 the home situation.
-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 client's status and care, participate in the planning of service.
-Promptly report any change in client condition to the Supervisor.
- Works within the Home Care Aide's scope of practice, as directed by the Service Supervisor Does not have a supervisory role.
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid orientation
- Paid training
Application Question(s):
- Do you have valid Auto Insurance?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $25