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About The Position

Requirements

• One year of experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant in a home health setting; formal nursing arts training may substitute where permitted by applicable state law, regulation, or rules.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and Agency leadership.
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Home Health Aide Certificate or similar certification in good standing; certification requirements may vary by state or participating program.
• Formal certificate of completion for an HHA/CNA training program meeting or exceeding Health and Human Services standards.
• Completion of all required annual in-service hours; ongoing requirements may vary by state or participating program.
• Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
• Current driver's license in good standing, renewed before expiration.
• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
• Maintain a valid HHA certificate in the state where the caregiver practices, renewed before expiration.
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods and lift or transfer up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and acquire resources.
• Ability to meet individualized patient and family psychosocial needs.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide and according to the Plan of Care.
• Communicate client and family needs to administrative staff, including significant changes in client condition.
• Provide care according to the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately document care provided.
• Support continuity of care and effective communication among care team members.
• Participate regularly in case conferences and team meetings.
• Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions during client care.
• Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve competency.
• Complete assigned training and in-services in a timely manner.
• Meet mandatory continuing-education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.