What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide position at Home Recovery Home Aid?
Overview
The Home Health Aide delivers quality home health care services to the Agency’s clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Therapist in accordance with physician orders, Agency and industry standards, and federal and state regulations.
What We Offer*:
We know that, to be the best place for our patients, we must be the best place to work for our employees. We offer the following to our employees:
- Join a unique healthcare company where we can help those in our communities who need our help the most
- Flexible hours/work-life balance
- Paid on a weekly basis
- Medical/dental/vision/life insurance
- Paid holidays/PTO/401(k) match
- Career growth opportunities
- Great and collaborative work environment
Responsibilities
What You Will Do:
- Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility
- Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary
- Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse
- Completes all forms and documentation such as incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner
- Prepares and serves meals, assists with eating, not including tube feeding
- Makes beds, empties garbage, and tidies rooms daily and as needed
Qualifications
- Current CNA license in good standing
- Maryland Home Health Aide license
- CPR Certificate
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting also preferred