Overview
The Home Health Aide delivers quality home health care services to the Agency’s clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Therapist in accordance with physician orders, Agency and industry standards, and federal and state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility
- Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary
- Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse
- Completes all forms and documentation such as incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner
- Prepares and serves meals, assists with eating, not including tube feeding
- Makes beds, empties garbage, and tidies rooms daily and as needed
Qualifications
- Current CNA license in good standing
- Maryland Home Health Aide license
- CPR Certificate
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience working with the elderly in a residential or long-term care setting also preferred
- Reliable transportation
