Certified Home Health Aide

Be Healthy at Home • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Provide supportive and personal services to home health patients while respecting their dignity and privacy. The role includes providing personal care and hygiene, following the instructions of professional nurses and therapists, and observing and reporting relevant changes or safety concerns. The listed duties are a guide and are not an exhaustive description of all work requirements; additional duties may be assigned by supervisory personnel. Essential functions must be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• Must be a certified nursing assistant and provide proof of certification.
• At least one year of full-time direct patient-care experience in an institutional setting, such as a hospital or nursing facility, or one year of full-time direct client-care experience in an agency setting within the last five years.
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions.
• Work positively and favorably with patients, families, and staff.
• Demonstrate compassion, responsibility, and a cheerful attitude.
• Be listed on the nurse aide registry with no findings related to client abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of client property.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow professional nurse or therapist instructions when providing care.
• Assist patients with hygiene, including bathing, oral care, and dressing.
• Take and accurately record measurements, such as vital signs or intake and output, as instructed in care plans.
• Observe and report safety hazards in the client's home and significant observations about the client.
• Attend staff meetings and complete 12 hours of annual in-service training.
• Participate in the orientation of new employees.
• Report patient complaints to the RN.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow HIPAA requirements and agency policies and procedures.
• Follow written and oral instructions.
• Report abnormal patient findings to the RN as observed and in accordance with the care plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed