CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE
Company: Network Medical Management Inc
Location: Rosemead
Posted on: January 14, 2021
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Job Description:
SUMMARY:To provide personal care services to the terminally ill
hospice patient as needed, under the direction of the RN. To
provide assistance and understanding to the family and in time of
bereavement. To work as a member of the Hospice team in providing
Hospice care within the guidelines of the IDG care plan.Essential
Functions:1. Under the direction and ongoing supervision of the
registered nurse, provides essential personal care assistance to
the patient in accordance with the plan of care and shall be
supervised by a registered nurse in accordance with applicable laws
and regulations:* Bath, care of mouth, skin and hair.* Bathroom or
in using bedpan or commode.* Bed transfers as well as ambulation
activities as ordered under the care plan.* Range of motion
exercises which the Aide has been taught by appropriate
professional personnel.* Performing such incidental household
services as are essential to the patient's well being at home.*
Performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy
services.* Preparing meals including special diet.* Takes a
patient's temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure if
assigned by a registered nurse.* Assists with shopping if the
patient has no other resource available.* Assistance with
medications that are ordinarily self-administered.2. Provides
emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family
unit.* Demonstrates listening skills.* Offers encouragement when
appropriate.* Practices patience in voice and manner.3. Maintains
required competency and skills.* Documented initial and ongoing
every 14 day supervision and evaluation by RN on each case
assignment.* Participates in annual performance review.4. Reports
any changes in the patient's condition or family situation
immediately by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RN.5.
Practices Standard Precautions according to OSHA regulations and
policy.6. Adheres to all policies and procedural guidelines.7.
Attends at least twelve (12) hours of in-service education programs
per year.8. Maintains current certification as required by the
State.9. Maintains current knowledge and practice of infectious
disease protocols.QUALIFICATIONS:* Possession of a current
certification to practice as a Home Health Aide in the state of
California.* Home Health Aide must meet federal Home Health Aide
training and competency requirements.* Ability to work
independently, make accurate, and at times, quick judgments.
Ability to respond appropriately to crisis outside of a hospital
setting.* Acceptance of and adaptability to different social,
racial, cultural and religious modes.* Demonstrates competency in
performance of Home Health Aide functions.* Must have a current
valid driver's license, auto liability insurance and reliable
transportation.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE* High school diploma or
GED.* Home Health Aide must have at least a minimum 2 years of
experience as a nursing assistant.* Active patient contact within
past three years, preferred.* Demonstrates experience as a Home
Health Aide or completion of an appropriate orientation and
training program.Physical Requirements:* Requires considerable
physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting,
reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and
humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring
of a 100 pound patient.* Must possess sight/hearing senses or use
appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at
a level required to meet the essential duties of the position.*
Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required
tests or examinations.Mental Requirements:* Must be able to work
independently, make judgments based on assessments and data
available and act accordingly.* Must be flexible, innovative and
possess good interpersonal skills.* Must be able to cope with
mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional
stability.Working Conditions:* Be able to tolerate exposure to
elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids
and excrement, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous
materials.
Keywords: Network Medical Management Inc, Rosemead , CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE, Other , Rosemead, California
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