Home Health Aide PRN

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas•Cleveland, TX

About The Position

Committed to Caring our mission, a Home Health Aide PRN is specifically trained, competent and performs the provisions of hands-on personal care, the performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services, assistance in ambulation exercises, assistance in administering medications ordinarily self-administered (assistance is limited to getting water or fluids) to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN). The Skilled professional staff whether direct employee of the agency or under arrangement are expected to contribute to all phases of the QAPI program and participates in with ongoing interdisciplinary assessments of patients. The Home Health Aide will participate in the development and revision of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, patient representative (if any) and caregiver(s).

Requirements

Meets one of the requirements of the Texas Administrative Code (state.tx.us); Chapter 558
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the state(s) in which practicing, preferred
CPR certified required
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
Strong communication skills, both oral and in writing, with excellent interpersonal skills
Must demonstrate good customer relations skills and a commitment to providing quality service
Acceptance and ability to demonstrate support the core values and goals of Agency
Must have a current valid drivers license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation
100% travel may be required
High School diploma or GED. Must have completed at least forty hours of approved training and competency course to meet the Medicare Conditions of Participation and State for Home Health Aide training program and competency.