Home Health Aide

KPH Healthcare Services•Hoffman Estates, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist. The Home Health Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional and performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort.

Requirements

Must be able to work nights and weekends as required.
Must be available, and on-time for scheduled work shifts.
Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation.
Minimum of six (6) months of work experience in a supervised setting, preferably health care.
Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair.
Good driving record.
Drug test.
Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring.
Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position.

Responsibilities

Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse or Therapist.
Range of motion exercises
Assistance in ambulation or exercises
Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to: Bathing, Shampooing, Skin care/nail care, Oral hygiene, Shaving, Dressing.
Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to: Meal preparation/feeding, Laundry, Light housekeeping.
Assists in the administration of medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (per state nurse practice laws and Agency policy).
Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse or Therapist. Follows reporting guidelines in the Care Plan.
Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client's records. Completes the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations. Submits documentation per Agency requirements.
Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following Agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case Manager.
Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation about its operation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.
Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as needed.
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Attends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements. Identifies learning needs to Agency management.
Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.