Home Health Aide

Home Recovery Home Aid•Germantown, MD

About The Position

The Home Health Aide delivers quality home health care services to the Agency’s clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Therapist in accordance with physician orders, Agency and industry standards, and federal and state regulations. What We Offer: We know that, to be the best place for our patients, we must be the best place to work for our employees. We offer the following to our employees: Join a unique healthcare company where we can help those in our communities who need our help the most Flexible hours/work-life balance Paid on a weekly basis Medical/dental/vision/life insurance Paid holidays/PTO/401(k) match Career growth opportunities Great and collaborative work environment

Requirements

Current CNA license in good standing
Maryland Home Health Aide license
CPR Certificate
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting also preferred

Responsibilities

Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility
Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary
Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse
Completes all forms and documentation such as incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner
Prepares and serves meals, assists with eating, not including tube feeding
Makes beds, empties garbage, and tidies rooms daily and as needed