CNA Home Health Aide

Home Health Aide

Job Classification: Clinical

Job Location: Ada, Oklahoma

Job Summary:

Based upon the agreed position responsibilities, to provides personal care and related

services in the home. Functions under direct instruction and supervision of an RN or therapist.

Essential Functions:

• Follows written instructions for patient care as prepared by an RN or Therapist.

• Assists patients with personal care (which includes lifting and transferring patients without assistance) to preserve good personal hygiene while maintaining a healthful, safe environment.

• Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services, such as ambulation, ROM, and exercise.

• Assists in administering medications that are ordinarily self-administered; prescribed under written direction of Physician or as directed by a nurse, as permitted by State regulations.

• Reports changes in patient's condition and needs to Supervisor or RN.

• Maintains record of services performed and of apparent condition of patient.

• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with the patient/family and co-workers of the Agency.

• Participates In patient care conferences to provide input requiring continuum of patient care.

• Performs household services essential to health care at home.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

• Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.

• Participates actively in continuing education and in-services.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices.

• Assumes accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy.

Necessities:

• Must pass a criminal background check.

• Must pass a drug test.

• Must have the ability to fill out and turn in a time sheet in a timely manner.

• Must have respect and take care of company technology placed in your care.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Sympathetic attitudes towards care of the sick

• Ability to read, write and carry out directions

• Maturity and ability to deal with demands of the job

• Basic math skills related to patient care

• Cooperative attitude

• Time management

Technology/Equipment Operation:

Must be able to interact with a computer to check email, assess training, and look at your schedule.

Must be able to interact with a tablet for onsite charting and documentation.

Instruments and Equipment used on a regular basis:

Thermometer, blood pressure cuff

Job Conditions:

Must have a driver’s license and be willing to drive to patient’s residence within 50-mile radius of the current TruHeart Office.