Home Health Aide Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Is at least eighteen years of age.
• Has at least one year of experience as a caregiver, homemaker or home care aide.
• Has had work or life experience as a caregiver, homemaker or home care aide.
• Successfully completes the home health aide competency evaluation.
• Has the ability to read and follow written instructions and document services provided.
• Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and organization requirements and is in good working order OR must maintain a safe and efficient method of transportation aimed at arriving to work as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Assists or performs personal care tasks including ADLs and IADLs to enable client to remain safe in the home environment, maintain capacity to function, delay disease and prevent regression.
• Provides homemaking services for the ill, injured, impaired, disabled or aged.
• Observes the client for changes in general physical and mental conditions. Reports any changes noted to the clinical manager or supervisor.
• Keeps the home clean and orderly.
• Plans meals and purchases food and household supplies, as appropriate.
• Prepares and serves nutritious meals according to the client’s and caregiver's needs and the client's services delivery plan.
• Washes dishes and cleans the kitchen after meals.
• Assists the client and caregiver in the practice of safety, hygiene, and good nutrition where possible.
• Does client’s laundry.
• Adheres to the documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.