The HHA, provides personal care as planned, directed and supervised by an RN to patients in their homes and is responsible for making observations and reports regarding the personal care needs, including the physical, psychosocial and environmental needs of patients and their families. The home health aide (HHA) provides home health services to patients in the home meeting all agency, state and federal regulations.
As a member of a multi-disciplinary home health staff, the HHA function as a team member for assigned individuals and families and ensures the provision of safe delivery of personal care following all department policies and state and federal regulations.
Assignments will be for Michigan Visiting Nurses
Essential
- Provides hands-on personal care as planned and supervised by the RN and/or case manager.
- Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services in the home according to the established Plan of Care and according to all department policies and state and federal regulations.
- Assists in ambulation or exercises in the home according to the established Plan of Care and according to all department policies and state and federal regulations.
- Assists in administering medications that are ordinarily self-administered in the home according to the established Plan of Care and according to all department policies and state and federal regulations.
- Performs and documents observations and interventions in the home according to the established Plan of Care and according to all department policies and state and federal regulations.
- Works with the Customer Service Representatives and Nursing Supervisors/Clinical Managers to schedule work time and plan assignments.
- Participates as an interdisciplinary team member by reporting changes in the patient's condition to a registered nurse or other appropriate skilled professional and completing pertinent records in compliance with the organization's policies and procedures.
- Communicates and interacts with patient/caregivers and families in a positive and effective manner.
- Encourages and assists patients and caregivers to achieve their maximum degree of independence.
- Participates in department development by sharing observations about individual and aggregate health care needs, department reputation, program planning needs, etc. to administrative staff of the department.
- Manages assigned patient caseload, meeting department productivity expectations.
- Provides care based on the Plan of Care developed by the RN, department mission, protocols and Patient's Bill of Rights.
- Completes all documentation according to department guidelines to ensure inclusion in the medical record within regulated time frames.
- Participates in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program.
- Participates in organization sponsored in-service training.
- Patient and Family Centered Care:
- Actively engages the patient, patient representative (if any), and family by exhibiting respect and dignity, sharing information in a timely and unbiased manner, and welcoming and encouraging participation to achieve shared decision making.
- Collaborates with other members of the team, including the patient, patient representative (if any) and family, to achieve the ideal patient care experience.
- Communicates and interacts respectfully and appropriately with coworkers and supervisors.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience as a health aide, nursing assistant or medical assistant
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