Non-Medical Home Health Aide

Aluma Home Care•Hartville, OH

11h•Onsite

About The Position

This front-line position represents Aluma Home Care and provides home healthcare services in client homes under RN supervision. The aide generally works independently of coworkers and supervisors and must use sound judgment and initiative while following company policies. The role supports clients in remaining at home and helps maintain their dignity and independence by involving them in the care plan and supporting activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. The aide monitors and records clients’ physical and mental condition, provides personal care and household support, and teaches clients and family members appropriate care techniques. The aide maintains a safe, secure, and healthy environment, follows prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards, and complies with professional standards and applicable home-care policies and requirements. Caregivers sign a contract upon hire. Scheduling is handled by the scheduling department and communicated by phone; caregivers are responsible for checking their schedules regularly and signing a new contract at the office if their availability changes.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license or state ID.
Ability to work independently.
One year of direct caregiving experience, or a current HHA, CNA, or STNA certification obtained less than two years ago.
Excellent communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor clients’ physical and mental status and record their condition.
Provide housekeeping and laundry services, shop for food and household needs, prepare and serve meals and snacks, and run errands.
Assist clients with personal services such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Teach clients how to use canes, walkers, special eating utensils, and personal-hygiene techniques or equipment.
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 requirements.
Involve clients in their care plans and support their activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living.
Maintain a safe working environment for oneself and clients and respond to emergencies using sound judgment.
Check the caregiver schedule regularly and sign a new contract at the office if availability changes.