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CNA / HHA - Home Health Visits

CNA / HHA - Home Health Visits

Lifecare Home Health FamilyPearland, TX, US
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Home Health Aide

Coverage Areas : Pearland, Pasadena, Clear Lake

Home Health Aide General Summary :

Assists clients, in their residence, with personal healthcare and health maintenance activities as assigned. Includes, but not limited to : transferring, health maintenance activities, feeding, mobility and exercises.

Patient Population : Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Essential Functions :

  • Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide based on the Plan of Care (POC).
  • Communicate effectively with administrative staff regarding assessments of the client / family needs, including reporting any significant changes in client condition.
  • Provide cares as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately documents cares provided.
  • Contribute to continuity of care and effective communications between all members of the care team, and regular participation in Case Conference / Team Meetings.
  • Apply concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordination / performing client care activities to protect both staff and patient.
  • Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining / improving competency. Completes training or in-services in a timely manner as assigned by your supervisor.
  • Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency / licensing board. This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Supervision : N / A

Experience :

  • 1) year experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant in a home health setting. Successful completion of formal training in nursing arts may be substituted for the qualifying experience, subject to applicable State law, regulation, or rules.

    • Skills :

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all segments of the staff, and the Agency leadership team.
  • Shall be able to read, write and comprehend English.

    • Education :

  • High School Graduate or equivalent

    • Licensure / Certification :

  • Home Health Aide Certificate or other similar certification held in good standing. Certification requirements may vary by state and / or participating program.
  • Formal certificate of completion for a HHA / CNA training program that meets or exceeds standards established by Health and Human Services. Completion of all in-service hours per year. Ongoing requirements may vary by state and / or participating program.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Current driver's license in good standing. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew their driver's license before it expires in order to continue employment.
  • Auto Liability insurance coverage if in possession of a drivers license, and commuting is done via personal vehicle. State issued ID card, and use of public transportation, may waive Auto Liability insurance coverage (approval required of Area Administrator / Administrator.

    • On-going employment as a HHA requires maintenance of a valid HHA certificate in the state which the caregiver practices in and a valid CPR certificate at all times. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew these both before they expire in order to continue employment.

    Physical Requirements :

  • Prolonged standing / walking required.
  • The ability to lift / transfer up to 50 lbs.
  • Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs, and to make quick decisions and resource acquisition.
  • Meet patient / family individualized psycho social needs.
  • Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

    • Environmental / Working Conditions :

  • Works in patient's home in various conditions.
  • Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.
  • Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
  • Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
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    Health Visit • Pearland, TX, US