Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) - Home Health
About The Position
Valley Regional Home Health is seeking a part-time Home Health Aide (HHA). This position requires a licensed CNA with an HHA certificate. The HHA certification is mandatory, and candidates without it will not be considered. This is specifically an HHA role, not an HCA or Caregiver position. The home health aide is a vital part of the interdisciplinary team, working under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves providing personal care to patients, promoting comfort, and observing and documenting patient conditions and care provided. The HHA will be assigned duties to ensure the quality, continuity, and safety of patient care.
Requirements
- Must be a licensed CNA
- Must have HHA certificate
Responsibilities
- Performing personal care needs after given a patient's assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately.
- Meeting safety needs of patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2)
- Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned by plan of care.
- Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned.
- Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned.
- Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
- Providing proper care and observation of the patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
- Reporting on the patient's condition and significant changes to the Case Manager. Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the nurse or therapist.
- Offering and assisting with bedpans and urinals. Providing assistance as assigned with light laundry needs.
- Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency.
- Providing respite for patient's/family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
- Keeping the patient's living area clean and orderly, as assigned.
- Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
- Participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
- Respectful of the patient and family/caregiver environment and patient's personal needs.
Benefits
- Eight medical plans to choose from
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Critical Illness coverage
- Short-term Disability coverage
- Accident insurance
- Life Insurance
- Competitive 401K plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
