Home Health Aide

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Qualifications
Meet the training and/or certification requirements of the state in which the home health aide services are being provided
Active and verifiable State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) or Certified Nursing Assistant CNA certification in applicable state OR 1 year of supervised, verifiable experience within the last 3 years
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care
Good interpersonal skills and a passion for caring for those in need
Current driver’s license, good driving record, and/or reliable transportation is required
Frequent standing walking, stopping/bending infrequent squatting/kneeling and balancing
Weight handled: push, force required: 30 - 50 lbs (at times)
Responsibilities
Personal Care as needed
A successful Home Health-care Aide provides personal care services under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse
Ability to follow a care plan
Meal preparation/feeding
Laundry
Light Housekeeping
Knows and follows infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques
Reports any observed or reported changes in the client’s condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse
Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client’s records
Completes the appropriate records to document cares given and pertinent observations
Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case Manager
Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment
Does not use equipment until orientation has been provided
Notifies supervisor of educational needs
Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested
Treats patients and families with respect
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job
Accepts and fulfills assignments with the agency
Exercise good judgment in accepting assignments
Participates in required in-service programs to meet compliance requirements
Identifies learning needs to agency supervisor
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary
This includes specifications of contracted agencies for which services are being provided
Job description
Overview

Home Health Aide - Youngstown, Ohio

Part time - Monday-Sunday 8am-11am

As an In Home Aide with Your Home Court Advantage, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of our patients by providing assistance with daily living activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being. You will work closely with our healthcare team to deliver personalized care tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

Responsibilities
• Personal Care as needed
• A successful Home Health-care Aide provides personal care services under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse
• Ability to follow a care plan
• Meal preparation/feeding
• Laundry
• Light Housekeeping
• Knows and follows infection control policies including proper hand washing techniques.
• Reports any observed or reported changes in the client’s condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse.
• Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client’s records. Completes the appropriate records to document cares given and pertinent observations.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case Manager.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.
• Treats patients and families with respect. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Accepts and fulfills assignments with the agency. Exercise good judgment in accepting assignments.
• Participates in required in-service programs to meet compliance requirements. Identifies learning needs to agency supervisor.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary

Qualifications
• Meet the training and/or certification requirements of the state in which the home health aide services are being provided. This includes specifications of contracted agencies for which services are being provided.
• Active and verifiable State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) or Certified Nursing Assistant CNA certification in applicable state OR 1 year of supervised, verifiable experience within the last 3 years.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.
• Good interpersonal skills and a passion for caring for those in need.
• Current driver’s license, good driving record, and/or reliable transportation is required.
• 1 + years of experience is highly preferred.
• Frequent standing walking, stopping/bending infrequent squatting/kneeling and balancing
• Weight handled: push, force required: 30 - 50 lbs (at times)