Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) | Full or Part-time | Excell Home Care & Hospice | Oklahoma City

Excell Home Care & Hospice•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Remote

About The Position

Excell Home Care & Hospice, with a legacy of providing life-changing service for 30 years, is seeking a Home Health Aide (HHA) to join their team in Oklahoma City. The HHA is a vital member of the home care team, working under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist to provide essential personal care services. This role involves observing patients, reporting findings, and documenting care provided, ensuring quality, continuity, and safety. The HHA is also an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, contributing to comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

Must have successfully completed a training and competency evaluation program that is approved by the respective state as meeting all requirements and listed in good standing in the state nurse registry.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.
ACTIVE HHA CERTIFICATION WITH THE STATE OF OK REQUIRED.

Nice To Haves

HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE EXPERIENCE PREFERRED

Responsibilities

Providing personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos, changing bed linen, assisting patients with dressing and undressing, nail & skin care to prevent breakdown, and assisting the patient with toileting activities.
Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate.
Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Attending 12 clock hours of in-service training annually during a 12-month period.
Attending scheduled Case Conference meetings as part of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to discuss patients.