Home Health Aide in Roseville

Qualifications: Prefer completion of the 9th grade; prefer high school graduate or equivalent. Ability to read and write in English, consistent with job requirements. A reliable means of transportation to get to assigned patient visits. Must have a criminal background check and current CPR certification. Meets one of the following: A home health aide training and competency evaluation program as specified by CMS in the CoP § 484.80 (b) and (c) respectively, ORA competency evaluation program that meets CMS specifications, ORA nurse aide training and competency evaluation program approved by the state as meeting the requirements of 42 CFR 483.151-154, ORThe requirements of a state licensure program that meets the provisions of CMS Home Health CoP § 484.80 (b) and (c).

Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Tasks to be performed by an HHA must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the patient care provided by the HHA.Duties of the HHA may include:

• Assist with ADLS and iADLs as per the POCFollow the POC for each patient and document the same
• Help patients to maintain good personal hygiene
• Assist in maintaining a healthful, safe environment
• Plan/prepare nutritious meals. Markets when indicated on the POCAssist patients with ambulation as per the POCAssist with certain treatments as ordered by the physician/approved and supervised by the nurse
• Assist the therapy personnel as needed with rehabilitative processes per the HHA POCMay cue for medications ordinarily self-administered as assigned
• Taking and charting vital signs under the direction of a nurse or healthcare practitioner
• Encourages patients to be as independent as possible according to the nursing care plan
• Attempts to promote patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities
• Gives simple emotional support to patients and other members of the household
• Establishes a relationship with patient and family which transmits trust and confidentiality
• Prepares a report of visits on the day it is performed and incorporates same in the clinical record weekly or as directed
• Reports any changes in the patient's status or home situation immediately to the supervisor, staff nurse, or aide supervisor, including recognizing & reporting skin changes
• Carries out assignments as instructed by the nurse/Therapist or and documents and reports when she is unable to do soAn active participant on the multidisciplinary team and QA Program
• Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the patient's care as directed
• Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, as instructed by the nurse
• Attends in-service as required by state and federal regulation
• Confirming on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/Director, to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel

Physical Requirements: On a daily basis: walking, standing, sitting, reaching, use of telephone, use of computers & other office equipment, lifting/transferring 150 lbs or greater, bending, stooping, climbing stairs. When duties/responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity.