Home Health Aide-Clinton

Cherish Every Moment Home Care•La Follette, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing essential home health services to clients under the supervision of a designated Supervisor. The Home Health Aide will perform a variety of tasks aimed at supporting the client's daily living, personal care, and overall well-being, strictly adhering to the client's service plan and agency policies. Key responsibilities include personal care assistance, light housekeeping, meal preparation, accompanying clients to appointments, and maintaining accurate records. The position requires adherence to infection control standards, client confidentiality, and emergency procedures.

Requirements

Is able to carry bundles upstairs weighing up to 10 pounds.
Must be able to stoop and bend.
Must be able to travel to prospective client’s place of residence.
Follow instructions, be punctual and be at work as scheduled.
Follow all agency policies and procedures.
Attend in-service education annually per agency policy.
Maintain effective communication with client, family, supervisor, and other team members. Follows instructions, be punctual and attendance is acceptable.

Responsibilities

Perform tasks assigned by the Supervisor.
Report in writing, on agency forms, to the Supervisor on each client assignment.
Promptly report any significant changes observed or reported in the client’s condition to the Supervisor.
Confer as required with the Supervisor regarding client’s progress.
Provide Personal Support services which may include: Assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing; Changing of bed and laundering the bed linens and personal clothing; Skin care excluding wound care; Care of glasses and hearing aids; Toileting, including use and care of bedpan, urinal, commode, toilet; Light cleaning in essential areas of the home; Meal prep, food purchasing, meal serving; Accompanying the client to medical appointments; Other services as outlined on service plan.
Follow Standard/universal precautions/proper infection control when providing client service.
Maintain client confidentiality per HIPAA and Agency policy guidelines.
Perform ONLY tasks specified for each individual client on the service plan.
Follow emergency procedures in the event of any medical or non-medical situations.
Follow client rights at all times.
Record each activity performed on each case on a daily basis.
Report any incidents or client changes immediately to the Supervisor.
Submit Daily Activity Sheets and record accurately on a timely basis (weekly).
Follow instructions, be punctual and be at work as scheduled.
Follow all agency policies and procedures.
Attend in-service education annually per agency policy.
Maintain effective communication with client, family, supervisor, and other team members. Follows instructions, be punctual and attendance is acceptable.
Other duties as assigned.