Job Description
Direct Supervisor: Nursing Supervisor (NS)
Home Health Aides are recognized as key part of our home health care program. Certified Home Health Aides perform “hands-on” assistance with a patient’s physical dependency needs as well as non-skilled medical procedures ordered by the physician and delegated in writing by the Nursing Supervisor.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Assist patient with bathing
* Mouth and denture care
* Assist patient to and in bathroom
* Assist patient with ambulation
* Hair care
* Assist in and out of bed
* Assist with dressing and undressing
* Housekeeping and meal preparation
The Following Duties May Be Allowed IF DIRECTED by the Nursing Supervisor in Conjunction with a Physician:
* Assist patient with wheelchair, cane, walker or crutch
* Range of motion exercise (ROM)
* Skin care
* Assist with oxygen
* Change of ostomy device
* Vital Signs
* Application of non-sterile dressing on intact skin
* Preparation of special meals
* Catheter care
* Measure intake & output (1 & 0)
The following MAY NOT be Performed by the Home Health Aide
* Tube feedings
* Cold or heat application
* Administration of an enema.
* Care of a tracheostomy tube
* Catheter or colostomy irrigation
* Administration of any medication
* Providing medical advice
* Cutting finger or toenails
Compensation and Hours
Salary Range: Not Available Benefits Provided: Not Available Other Benefits: Not Available
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