Home Health Aide PRN

Ohio Living•Dayton, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Aide performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs with the highest level of quality to promote comfort and observes the patient then documents and reports observations and care performed in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Across our 11 life plan communities, we offer a range of options from independent living apartments and villas to specialized memory care and everything in between. Whether it's a helping hand or skilled nursing care, we're here to provide support at every stage of life's journey. But our commitment doesn't stop at our doorstep. Between Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice and Ohio Living Palliative Medicine, we extend our care to over 10 million Ohioans in the 43 counties we serve. We also offer provider-owned physician and nurse practitioner services, a Medicare Advantage plan, and pharmacy services — because health and wellness go hand in hand. The Ohio Living Foundation raises millions of dollars each year to support the people and programs of Ohio Living. From charity care to special programs and beyond, they’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those we serve and ensuring that no one is left behind. At Ohio Living, our mission is that heart of all we do. For over 100 years, it has been our promise to care, to support, and to enrich the lives of our residents and communities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in good standing on the Ohio Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry required; or Successful completion of the Medicare competency evaluation program for home health aides.
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Nice To Haves

One year experience as a home health aide in a Medicare-certified home health or hospice agency preferred.
Knowledgeable of home health aide practices and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides psychosocial support and personal care to the patient, including bathing (e.g. tub, shower, sponge, or bed bath), oral hygiene, hair care, shampooing, shaving, skin care, nail care, foot care, and dressing.
Assists patient with mobility, including walking, transferring, turning, and positioning including the use of transfer devices such as the Hoyer lift and transfer board.
Assists patient with prescribed exercises to which the patient and the aide have been trained.
Assists with toileting needs, including assistance with bedpan, urinal, bedside commode, toilet use and incontinence care.
Plans, shops, prepares, or assists with nutritious meals and prescribed diets, which includes the clean-up of kitchen area.
Assists patients to self-administer medications.
Verbally prompt or assist patients to respond to electronic medication reminder systems.
Provides homemaking services, such as bed making, light housework, laundering, and errand running with patient/family’s agreement or accompanying patient to medical appointments as specified on the care plan.
Performs other activities as assigned, which may include reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration, Foley catheter care, basic infection control procedures, and emergency procedures.
Drives patients to and from appointments or other activities occasionally.
Observes, reports, and uses electronic medical record (EMR) system to document patient status and the care or service furnished.
All other duties as assigned.