Home Health Aide – PRN

Role Overview

• Provide direct patient care to patients under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care (POC).
• Assist the patient with self-administered medications by opening bottle caps for the patient and reading medication labels.
• Take accurate temperature, pulse, and blood pressure measurements and report abnormal results to supervisor.
• Help patients maintain good personal hygiene and assist in feeding patients.
• Assist with patient toileting and provide necessary skills to safely assist the patient with mobility and exercises.
• Document interactions with patients and practice acceptable infection control principles.

Requirements

• Complete Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program within the last 24 months
• Must meet applicable state certification requirements
• A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required
• Must be in good standing on the HHA Registry (if applicable) and have completed HHA/CNA course to work for a Medicare certified agency.
• Minimum one year experience in the last 24 months as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health/hospice agency.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel and accident insurance