Private Duty Home Health Aide - Part Time - Variable Shift
Company: ProMedica Health System
Location: Toledo
Posted on: January 27, 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.ACCOUNTABILITIES1.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 QUALIFICATIONSEducation:
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 QUALIFICATIONSYears of
Experience: Previous Home Health Aide experience
preferred.ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCEMust 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 WorkplaceRequisition ID: 71528
Keywords: ProMedica Health System, Toledo , Private Duty Home Health Aide - Part Time - Variable Shift, Healthcare , Toledo, Ohio
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