Home Health Aide

POSITION TITLE: HOME HEALTH AIDE - PERSONAL CARE REPORTS TO: IN-HOME PROGRAM MANAGER/DIRECTOR/CASE COORDINATOR FSLA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT HIPAA COMPLIANCE CODE: 2 DEPARTMENT: PERSONAL CARE POSITION SUMMARY: The Home Health Aide is a trained, certified, paraprofessional who, under the supervision of the In-Home Program Manager, Director or Case Coordinator, is assigned to provide supportive services such as assistance with personal care, ambulation, homemaking chores, and/or meal preparation for homebound clients. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Must be able to read and write, high school diploma or GED 2. A minimum of one year experience as an aide/personal care assistant in a health care setting or completion of a training program with a minimum of 75 hours instruction is required 3. Demonstration of competency by written exam and successful completion of skills performance test for Home Health Aide certificate 4. Possess the ability to transfer, maneuver, and lift incapacitated clients in the home setting POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides quality personal care and supportive care services to patients in their homes according to agency policies and procedures. 2. Follows the instructions of the written care plan in providing patient care. 3. Performs and records accurate measurements of patient's vital signs as ordered. 4. Performs homemaking tasks as assigned and/or as authorized under the state waiver programs. 5. Performs accurate and thorough personal care as assigned. 6. Observes and reports any significant observations or noted change in client's condition to the IHP Manager/Director. 7. Observes and reports any safety hazards found in patient's home. 8. Provides instruction and education, when appropriate, to patients and caregivers on techniques for personal care to facilitate progress toward self-sufficiency. 9. Records accurately the tasks performed for each patient. Records pertinent and meaningful observations in the comments section of the HHA Flow Sheet. 10. Attends/completes required in-services in a timely fashion. Attends staff meetings. 11. Displays a willingness to learn new skills and/or knowledge. 12. Participates in the Quality Improvement Program: 13. Participates in data collection for the Quality Improvement activities as evidenced by participation records. 14. Supports the goal of continuous Quality Improvement by reporting complaints, making pertinent suggestions to improve efficiency, customer service, customer satisfaction, and/or cost containment 15. Follows organizational policies and procedures regarding infection control, disposal of hazardous waste, and use of protective devices as evidenced by documentation and the absence of related incident reports. 16. Reports patient complaints to appropriate personnel in a timely manner. 17. Supports the principles of the Corporate Compliance Program, attends orientation and inservice updates.