Certified Home Health Aide/Hospice Aide
Certified Home Health Aide/Hospice Aide
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Job Description
Primary Position Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to patients under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
- Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
- Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patients to ensure continuity of care.
- Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean safe and comfortable environment.
- Promote positive supportive respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
- Provide an environment which promotes respect for patients privacy and property.
- Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
- Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
- Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
- Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Position Summary Expanded:
Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (The Unity Bill) this position is considered a Safety-sensitive position. Safety-sensitive is defined to include any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. Employees working in safety-sensitive roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites.
Position Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Current certification as a Certified Home Health Aide.
One year Home Health or Hospice Aide experience preferred.
Has ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
Working knowledge of computer and software applications used in job functions (Word Excel Outlook and EMR software).
Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
Able to work in a stressful environment.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Home health and/or hospice experience preferred.
Certificates and Licenses
- Valid Drivers License
- Current auto insurance verification
- CPR
Current certification as HHA
Employment Type
Full Time
