What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Home Health Aide/Hospice Aide position at COHESIVE HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT AND CONSULTING LLC?
Description:
Primary Position Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to patients 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 patients 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 patients, 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.
Position Summary Expanded:
Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.
Requirements:
Position Qualifications:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Current certification as a Certified Home Health Aide.
- One year Home Health or Hospice Aide experience preferred.
- Has ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
- Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions (Word, Excel, Outlook and EMR software).
- Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
- Able to work in a stressful environment.
- The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Home health and/or hospice experience preferred.
Certificates and Licenses
- Valid Driver’s License
- Current auto insurance verification
- CPR
Current certification as HHA
