What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aid position at Welcome Back Home Care?
Position Summary
The Certified Home Health Aide provides personal care, comfort measures, and environmental support services in the patient's home, as outlined in the individualized Home Health Aide Care Plan. Care is delivered under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Physical Therapist (PT), with the goal of promoting dignity, safety, independence, and quality of life.
Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED preferred.
- Current certification as a Home Health Aide in Oklahoma; listed in good standing on the Nurse Aide Registry with the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH).
- Valid Oklahoma driver's license with a safe driving record.
- Current liability insurance coverage for personal vehicle used for work.
- Clear OSBI background check.
- Demonstrated competency in personal care tasks as evaluated by an agency RN during orientation.
- Ability to make meaningful observations and document care provided.
- Ability to accept supervision and apply feedback constructively.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide personal care as documented in the Home Health Aide Care Plan and assigned by the supervising RN or PT.
- Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, weight) as assigned.
- Assist with meals and prescribed diets, as needed.
- Promote patient safety and ensure proper use of equipment (side rails, walkers, assistive devices).
- Maintain accurate records of care provided and promptly report patient condition changes to the supervising RN.
- Attend case conferences, staff meetings, and required in-service education programs.
- Participate in the agency's Compliance Program and adhere to all policies and procedures.
- Notify the RN promptly if a patient visit is missed.
- Submit accurate and timely visit notes, mileage logs, and time records in accordance with agency policy.
- Represent Welcome Back Home Care professionally and respectfully at all times.
- Maintain personnel file compliance by submitting required documentation as requested.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to work scheduled hours and report on time.
- Ability to provide care effectively in diverse home environments.
- Ability to stand 3–4 hours at a time.
- Ability to lift and transfer patients weighing 75 pounds or more using proper body mechanics.
- Ability to bend, stoop, and maneuver safely around patients.
- Effective communication skills with patients, families, and staff.
- Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations.
- Ability to follow instructions, multi-task, and work independently.
- Strong patient relations and customer service skills.
- Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in compliance with traffic laws.
- Consistent compliance with Universal Precautions and infection control practices.
- Free from communicable diseases.
Qualifications
- At least 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED preferred.
- Current certification as a Home Health Aide in Oklahoma; listed in good standing on the Nurse Aide Registry with the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH).
- Valid Oklahoma driver's license with a safe driving record.
- Current liability insurance coverage for personal vehicle used for work.
- Clear OSBI background check.
- Demonstrated competency in personal care tasks as evaluated by an agency RN during orientation.
- Ability to make meaningful observations and document care provided.
- Ability to accept supervision and apply feedback constructively.