HOME HEALTH AIDE

Home Health Aide

-Provides personal care services under the direction of the Moravia Health Administrator, Human Relations Manager, or Scheduling Manager. The Home Care Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Scheduling Manager or other appropriate professional and performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort.

Home Health Aide / Caregiver Qualifications

-Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation.
-Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
-Preferred minimum of six (6) months work experience in a supervised setting, preferably health care facility.
-Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.
-Good interpersonal skills.
-Current driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation.

Home Health Aide / Caregiver Essential Functions

-Range of motion exercises
-Assistance in ambulation or exercises
-Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to:
-Bathing
-Shampooing
-Skin care/nail care
-Oral hygiene
-Shaving
-Dressing
-Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to:
-Meal preparation/feeding
-Laundry
-Light housekeeping
-Assists in the administration of medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of the HR Manager or Registered Nurse (per state nurse practice laws and agency policy).
-Reports any observed or reported changes in the client’s condition and/or needs to the HR Manager or Registered Nurse.
-Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client’s records.
-Completes the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations.
-Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case Manager.
-Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.
-Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.
-Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
-Participates in required in-service programs to meet compliance requirements.
-Identifies learning needs to agency supervisor.
-Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Springboro, PA 16435 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Springboro, PA 16435: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $13 - $15