Home Health Aide - Multiple Locations

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Ladson, SC

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Home Health Aide's primary function is to provide personal care to clients and assist with activities of daily living, simple meal preparation, non-sterile wound care, and rehabilitation exercises. The Home Health Aide provides care under the direction of by the licensed professional staff member. The Home Health Aide is responsible for documentation of services provided. The Home Health Aide may assist the agency with the telemonitoring program by installing, removing and cleaning of equipment as the need arises.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED.
Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant Course with certification.
Work experience in a health care related setting dealing with patients for at least one year.
Must have completed a Nursing Assistant Program.
Current certification as a Nursing Assistant required.
Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
Demonstrated knowledge in proper body mechanics, infection control measures, vital sign assessment, and use of durable medical equipment to include hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.
Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.
Skill in English grammar and spelling.
Neat, legible handwriting.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to use office equipment.
Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques to provide nurse aide care.
Ability to report changes in the patient's condition to the professional nurse.
Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
Competency and skills assessment demonstration is required.
Must have a valid South Carolina driver's license with a good driving record.
Must have a means of transportation.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care to clients.
Assist with activities of daily living.
Assist with simple meal preparation.
Assist with non-sterile wound care.
Assist with rehabilitation exercises.
Provide care under the direction of licensed professional staff.
Document services provided.
Assist the agency with the telemonitoring program by installing, removing and cleaning of equipment as the need arises.