Position: Home Health Aide Full Time/Part Time
Reports to: Report to Branch Manager for administrative purpose and to the Clinical Manager for clinical competency.
POSITION SUMMARY Performs personal care and related services in the home of clients. Adheres to and follows the Home Health Aide plan of service reflecting client/family/case manager request of care. Assists in the orientation and onboarding of new home health aide staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Senior HHA Performs duties in the Service Plan as prepared. Responsible for assisting the client in completion of activities of daily living(ADLs) which include, but are not limited to: bathing, skin care, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, and toileting needs. Observes and reports any changes in the patient condition. Assists the client with ambulation and transfers. May transfer clients using mechanical lifts. Plans and prepares nutritious meals for client as directed. Assists in the maintenance of a healthful and safe environment. Provides light housekeeping including laundering of clients garments and linens. Keeps care recipients active and engaged in daily activities of living. May remind the client and/or family to administer oral medications (ordinarily self-administered) as prescribed by physician. Documents all services provided and completes care logs for each shift. Communicates all changes in care recipient’s physical or mental condition to the office including suspicions of exploitation, abuse or neglect. Submits care logs to the office as required. Maintains confidentiality regarding client information and all related documentation. Participates in mandatory company training and agency initiative and/or as required by office, federal and/or state regulations. Attends 12 hours of in-service per calendar year and mandatory agency meetings/trainings.
Home Health Aide Mentor Introduces new caregivers to clients. Conducts random visits and hands-on training with new hires Conducts weekly coaching calls with new hires Reports to Branch Manager or designee on activities weekly.
KNOWLEDGE Has knowledge of: Elder care practice and procedures.
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How to handle care recipients with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. E-mail and cell phones. Advanced knowledge of Agency’s policies, procedures and operating guidelines relevant to employees in general and caregivers in particular. Stay current in the knowledge of their profession through continuing education.
ABILITIES Speaks, reads and writes English. Able to follow verbal and written instructions and to document in writing services provided. Work independently in various care locations (private residence, nursing home, long-term care facilities) across the Alliance service area. Maintains caring attitude towards care recipients and their families even in difficult circumstances. Establishes professional relationships with new caregivers mentored Maintains good communication with supervisors, office staff and new caregivers mentored through the regular use of a personal cell phone and email account. Demonstrates good interpersonal skills with tact and diplomacy. Refrain from gossiping. Time management –is able to complete plan of care during the time of the visit, manages travel time to arrive and depart on time for each assignment. Attention to details – complete care logs accurately and in a legible manner. Reports change in client’s physical and mental condition. Problem solving – Recognizes rising issue. Takes appropriate step to resolve it on her own. Knows when to seek the support of the office staff or the clinical manager.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Patient home setting and general office Exposure to infectious diseases Daily travel by automobile
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Requires physical exertion such as assisting patients in transfer and ambulation. Regularly required to use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel, and talk or hear. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or sit. Occasionally lift 20 pounds and/or move over 100 pounds with assistance of a lift device. Specific vision abilities include close, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
HOURS OF WORK This is a full time position. Employees in this job classification are expected to work every other weekend, work a minimum of 35 hours per week and have at least 50 hours of availability per week. Working on holidays is required. Schedule may change within those hours of availability to meet the needs of our clients. Client assignment may change from time to time.
Minimum Requirement for the position 18 years of age or older. Must be employed by Alliance HHCS for at least 6 months.
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Must have a reliable source of transportation along with a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance if driving while on the job or seeing multiple clients per day.
Preferred Education and Experience At least one year of experience as a Nursing Assistant. Licensed as a Certified Nursing Assistant High school diploma or GED.
The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Further, this job description should not be considered an employment contract. All employment is employment at-will. We reserve the right to modify job duties or descriptions at any time.
