Job detail

Non-Medical Home Health Aide-Portage County, Ohio

Aluma Home Care

#CNA #Documentation #Safety Standards #Healthcare #Patient Monitoring #Personal Care #HHA #Home Care #Dietary Requirements

Quick overview

The Home Health Aide monitors client conditions and provides essential personal care services including bathing, grooming, and housekeeping. They also assist with meal preparation, errands, and teaching clients and families proper care techniques.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a valid driver's license or state ID and at least one year of direct caregiving experience or a current HHA/CNA/STNA certification. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently are required.

professional certificateHousekeepingCommunicationDocumentationListeningMeal preparationSafety complianceMobility assistancePatient monitoringPersonal careCare planningHome health carePatient hygiene

Job description

Home Health Aide Position Description

Place of Employment: Client homes

Home Health Aide Job Purpose

Enables clients to stay in their homes by monitoring and recording their condition; providing support and personal services; and teaching the client and their families.

Summary

This is a front-line position acting as a representative of Aluma Home Care and providing home healthcare services with RN supervision. You will mostly work independently of co-workers or supervisors and therefore must balance good judgment and initiative along with the policies of the company.
Monitors client condition by observing physical and mental status.
Supports clients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
Assists clients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Helps clients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat,
special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
Helps family members care for the client by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-
position the client; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
Records client information by making entries in the client journal or care log; notifying nursing supervisor of any changes or unusual conditions.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy client environment by following policies and procedures; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.

Your duties are not limited to (ADL's) Activities of Daily Living and ({ADL's) Instrumental

Activities of Daily Living to maintain the dignity and independence of our clients. It should be noted that emphasis is for You to involve the client in the Care Plan to help provide the client with the basic standards of healthy living.

General Notes: You will be required to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and

your clients. There may be emergency situations where you will have to react with sound

judgments.