Private Duty Home Health Aide - Full Time - Variable Shift
Company: ProMedica Health System
Location: Toledo
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Under the supervision of the appropriate supervisor or manager,
the Home Health Aide provides personal care services consistent
with agency standards of care, policies, and regulations.
ACCOUNTABILITIES 1.Demonstrates a commitment to and provides
quality service to both internal and external customers. a. Greets
others politely and professionally, identifying self appropriately.
b. Establishes positive and effective working relationships with
others. c. Presents positive image of the agency. d. Demonstrates
service standards, courtesy and cooperation to clients, families
and coworkers.
- Provides personal care services within agency parameters and
consistent with agency policies, procedures, standards of care and
regulations. a. Personal care reflects agency standards. b. Clients
report satisfaction with HHA services. c. Meets or exceeds
productivity guidelines.
- Provides services consistent with the established plan of care
for the Home Health Aide. a. Reviews care plan prior to visit. b.
Documents care that the RN assigned. c. Communicates with Clinical
Supervisor/Manager to facilitate changes in patient
condition/status when observed by the Home Health Aide. d. Promotes
self-care when established on care plan. e. Reports changes in
client's condition to the Clinical Supervisor/Manager within the
required time frame established by the agency.
- Performs only those assigned procedures that have been approved
and signed off by the RN on the skills checklist. a. Complete
Skills Checklist in a timely manner. b. Demonstrates attempts to
complete skills checklist.
- Assists client and/or caregivers maintain a clean and safe
environment in the home. a. Observes environmental barriers and
assists caregivers/clients with changes to promote safety. b.
Observes cleanliness of environment and communicates concerns with
Clinical Supervisor/Manager. c. Reports concerns to Clinical
Supervisor/Manager in a timely manner.
- Provides first aid consistent with the American Heart
Association or American Red Cross standards when appropriate. a.
Knowledgeable of responsibilities in crisis situation. b. Responds
to crisis situation effectively. c. Notifies Clinical
Supervisor/Manager of incident.
- Documents and submits records of activities. a. Required
charting is completed on a consistent basis. b. Notes and time
sheets are consistent. c. Documentation is submitted according to
agency policy.
- Maintains knowledge of and adheres to infection control
policies. a. Reports observations of suspected infections to the
Clinical Supervisor/ Manager timely. b. Disposes of contaminated
waste per policy. c. Practices Universal Precautions and infection
control measures when performing client care activities.
- Maintains client confidentiality. a. Discusses client care
issues only within agency. b. Handles client record in safe manner,
protecting confidentiality.
- Maintains clear communication with RN Clinical Supervisor(s).
a. Communicates on a regular basis with Clinical
Supervisor/Manager. b. Assists in coordinating HHA Supervisory
visits.
- Demonstrates evidence of clinical growth. a. Maintains
continuing education hours. b. Attends any mandatory programs held
at agency. c. CPR certification preferred.
- Performs other related duties as required. a. Assists in the
orientation of staff and others. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education
: High School Diploma, or equivalency (work experience will be
considered). Skills : Passing score (80%) on pre-employment Home
Health Aide Test. Certification : Completion of Home Health Aide
training or CNA training. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Years of
Experience : Previous Home Health Aide experience preferred.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Must have reliable transportation to all of
service area. Ability to read road map for daily activities. The
above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general
nature and level of work performed by the incumbent; it should not
be considered exhaustive. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual
orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, disability,
military or veteran status, height, weight, familial or marital
status, or genetics. Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace
Requisition ID: 71526
Keywords: ProMedica Health System, Toledo , Private Duty Home Health Aide - Full Time - Variable Shift, Healthcare , Toledo, Ohio
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