Medina, Ohio-Non-Medical Home Health Aide
About The Position
The Home Health Aide works in client homes and enables clients to remain at home by monitoring and recording their condition, providing personal support and services, and teaching clients and their families. This front-line role represents Aluma Home Care and provides home healthcare services under RN supervision. Aides generally work independently of coworkers and supervisors and must use sound judgment and initiative while following company policies. The position supports clients' dignity and independence by assisting with activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. Aides are expected to involve clients in their care plans and help maintain basic standards of healthy living. They must maintain a safe working environment for themselves and clients and respond to emergencies with sound judgment. Weekly schedules are prepared by the scheduling department and communicated by phone; caregivers are responsible for checking their schedules regularly.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license or state identification.
- Ability to work independently.
- One year of experience as a direct caregiver, subject to verification, or a current HHA, CNA, or STNA certification issued within the last two years.
- Excellent communication and listening skills.
Responsibilities
- Observe clients’ physical and mental status and monitor their condition.
- Provide housekeeping and laundry services, shop for food and household requirements, prepare and serve meals and snacks, and run errands.
- Assist clients with personal services, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Teach clients how to use canes, walkers, special eating utensils, and techniques or equipment for personal hygiene.
- Teach family members appropriate ways to lift, turn, and reposition clients, and advise them on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
- Record client information in the client journal or care log and notify the nursing supervisor of changes or unusual conditions.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy client environment by following policies and procedures and prescribed dietary and nutrition standards.
- Adhere to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
- Involve clients in their care plans to support their dignity, independence, and healthy living.
- Check the work schedule regularly after it is communicated by the scheduling department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
