CNA - Certified Home Health Aide at Reliable Home Care Providers Inc

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal Care, Companionship, Mobility Assistance, Vital Signs Monitoring, Medical Documentation, Patient Safety, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Communication Skills, Compassion, CPR Certification, Medical Software Familiarity, Rapport Building, Fast-Paced Environment, Basic Medical Terminology, Record Keeping, Care Plan Adherence

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Reports To: Clinical Supervisor JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed. The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following: -Assist clients with personal care activities and provide companionship tasks in accordance with the care plan. - Provide assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming - Assist with mobility and transfers - Monitor vital signs and report any changes to the healthcare team - Maintain accurate medical documentation and records - Perform simple procedures as an extension of nursing services as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency). - Meet the safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (footstools, side rails, etc.). - Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team. - Adhere to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Requirements - Previous experience as a Home Health Aide with current HHA Certification - Knowledge of basic medical terminology and procedures - Familiarity with medical documentation and record keeping - Ability to follow care plans and instructions from healthcare professionals - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written - Compassionate and patient demeanor - CPR Certification - Familiarity with medical software and equipment - Ability to build rapport with patients - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment - WellSky EMR knowledge preferred, but not required. JOB LIMITATIONS The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State's Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a nurse, such as sterile techniques.

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Responsibilities

The home health aide assists clients with personal care activities and provides companionship while monitoring vital signs and documenting care. They work under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist to ensure quality and safety in patient care.