Home Health Aide or C.N.A. – Tse Bonito Area, 40 hours/week (Monday to Friday)

Position summary:

The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care services according to written directions prepared by the Registered professional nurse and carried out under the supervision of the appropriate professional.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

The purpose is to provide standard information and guidelines regarding Agency requirements for the employment of Home Health Aides. Selection and employment of Home Health Aides will be made based on:

• Prefer a minimum of 6 months’ experience in the following fields: Hospital, nursing, group home or home health with the exception of a current or expired C.N.A. license.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have adequate transportation and current auto insurance.
• Sympathetic attitude toward caring for clients in their homes.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Able to visit the office every week to get schedules, notices, and updates.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and understand the English language.
• Ability to carry out directions or instructions.
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
• Each Home Health Aide will be required to pass a Home Health Aide written/oral examination with a score of 85%.
• A Home Health Aide is not considered to have successfully passed the competency evaluation if the aide has an unsatisfactory rating in more than one area. Home Health Aides must demonstrate competency in each area required by the regulations. A Home Health Aide who has demonstrated competence at or through another home health agency must also:
• Complete the written exam.
• The Home Health Aide will not provide services unless a Skills Check-Off List has been completed for the skill.
• The written/oral examination will cover the following:
• The role of a Home Health Aide as a member of the health service team.
• Communication skills.
• What to report to the nursing supervisor includes changes in the client’s condition or family situation.
• Observation and documentation of client’s status and the care or service furnished.
• Basic infection control procedures.
• Basic elements of body functioning and changes in the body function that must be reported to the Aide’s supervisor.
• Principles and practices in maintaining a clean, healthy, and safe environment as well as a pleasant one that encourages morale building and self-help.
• Recognizing emergencies/knowledge of emergency procedures.
• The physical, emotional and developmental needs of the populations served by the Agency, include the need for respect for the client, his/her property, and privacy.
• Principles of adequate nutrition, fluid intake and nutritional problems for assigned clients.
• Confidentiality of all client information.
• Following the written/oral exam, the Home Health Aide will demonstrate knowledge while performing the following personal care tasks on an individual in the laboratory or other setting under the direct supervision of a registered or licensed practical/vocational nurse. In any one task in which the Home Health Aide tests are unsatisfactory will be reviewed with him/her and he/she will not be assigned to perform that task until he/she has been re-evaluated as satisfactory.
• Reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration.
• Appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming which include bed bath, sponge, tub or shower bath, shampoo in sink, tub, or bed; nail and skin care, including back rub; oral hygiene and toileting and elimination.
• Safe transfer techniques, ambulation, and positioning.
• Occupied bed making.
• Communication skills.
• Observation, reporting and documentation of client status.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• The Home Health aide shall participate in at least (12) documented hours of in-service training during a twelve-month period.
• Ability to avoid being under the influence of any controlled substance or alcohol during working hours.

Basin Home Health, Inc. will maintain documentation that the requirements of training have been met.

Job Duties

• Provides personal care, rehabilitative and supportive services as ordered.
• Assists in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) (personal hygiene, eating and meal preparation, dressing, elimination, exercise, and ambulation).
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Maintains current and accurate clinical records.
• Communicates with the RN changes in the status of the client and/or family.
• Provides Agency clinical progress notes for each client’s clinical record as needed.
• Provides household duties to facilitate the client’s self-care at home and encourages the client to participate in their own ability.
• Supports the client and provides the appropriate setting to encourage independence.
• Participate in client care conferences and in-services.
• Participates as a member of appropriate committees as requested.

· Uphold company policies and promptly report any misconduct

Physical & Essential Job Functions:

· Ability to communicate effectively through speaking and hearing.

· Must be able to sit for long periods and utilize hands for tasks such as typing, writing, and handling objects.

· Regular attendance and punctuality are required.

· Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, and walk as needed.

· Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

· Vision requirements include the ability to see clearly at close range and maintain focus on detailed tasks.

· Mental capabilities must include the ability to understand and apply both oral and written instructions, demonstrate strong memorization skills, and engage in effective problem-solving.

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $13