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Home Care for the 21st Century- Hollywood -
TITLE OF IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR : Fatima Guerrero
RISK OF EXPOSURE TO BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS HIGH
DUTIES OF POSITION
Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the Supervising Nurse.
Tasks to be performed by an HHA must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the client care / services provided by the HHA.
Under no circumstances may an HHA be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous procedures, or any other sterile or invasive procedures, other than rectal temperatures or enemas.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Follows the plan of care to provide, safe, competent care / service to the client
Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment
Plans and prepares nutritious meals
Assists the client with ambulation as approved
Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the care plan
Attempts to promote client's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest
Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household and establishes a relationship with client and family which transmit trust and confidentiality
Reports any change in the client's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to the supervisor
Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client
Prepares a visit report promptly and incorporates same in the client record weekly
Confirms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits by staff members can be coordinated
Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the client's care
Attends in-service as required by regulation
Confer with the Supervisor about client’s status and care, participate in the planning of service
Promptly report any change in client condition to the Supervisor
Works within the Home Aide’s scope of practice, as directed by a Registered Nurse and report in writing to the Supervising Nurse
JOB CONDITIONS
The ability to drive and the ability to access clients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required.
Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care.
On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move client weight up to 250 pounds; lift and / or carry up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Use of BP cuff, thermometer, and stethoscope. Hand washing materials
COMPANY INFORMATION
Has access to all client service records which may be discussed with the supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent
Must have completed a minimum of 40 hours of training which includes an introduction to personal care services
Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this
Must comprehends the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation
Last updated : 2024-04-27
Full Time
$27k-35k (estimate)
04/29/2024
07/25/2024
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