The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing patients with in-home personal care and designated health related services to maintain the patient's physical and emotional well being, while following the written plan of care, Medicare / Medicaid regulations and agency policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reports any unusual circumstance in the patient's condition or home environment to the primary RN / Patient Care Manager.
• As assigned, performs incidental household services essential to the patient's health care at home that are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
• Completes a clinical note for each visit within required timeframes, which must be incorporated into the patient's record.
• Participates in the in-services program. Completes at least six hours of in-services every six months.
• Participates in daily report. Adheres to and supports care management model within the agency.
• Participates in staff conference regarding patient care.
• Participates in QA / QI plan or process.
• Provides care according to the aide plan of care assignment sheet and in accordance to State Practice Act or regulations.
• Records and notifies RN Patient Care Manager of any variations from the established parameters or changes in the patients condition.

Qualifications

License Requirements

• Successful completion of a competency evaluation.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Successful completion of at least forty hours of training in areas required by Agency for Health Care Administration or successfully passing the home health aide competency test (Form AHCA 3110-1007 created by AHCA).

Skill Requirements

• Must be mature and able to deal effectively with the demands of a home health aide position. Able to read, write, and carry out directions promptly and accurately.

Last updated : 2024-06-18