Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)- Home Health

Benefits :

401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job Title

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)- Home Health

Position

CHHA / HA-Home Health

Job Description Summary

Gives Report To : Registered Nurse / Clinical Supervisor / Nursing Supervisor or Case Manager The home health aide provides personal care to patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The home health aide follows a predetermined plan of care to provide personal care and comfort measures to home health patients and reports all changes to the registered nurse.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Performs assigned personal care services to patients following the CHHA plan of care established by a Registered Nurse
• Maintains a professional demeanor in the patient’s home and respects patient rights and privacy
• Provides personal care as outlined in the CHHA plan of care including taking vital signs, recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure as ordered in the plan of care
• Assists with applying lotion, performing skin / foot / nail care, toileting and elimination, oral hygiene, positioning, safe transfer techniques, assistance with mobility, range of motion exercises. assistance, bed making
• Assists with all bath types, including bed baths, showers, shower chair, sponge bath, partial baths
• Provides assistance with light housekeeping and bed making
• Assists with dressing and grooming patients
• Assists with light meal preparation
• Understands reportable parameters set by the registered nurse, including any changes in skin condition
• Maintains proper body mechanics to prevent patient or self-injury
• Follows infection control, hand hygiene and bag technique policies and procedures
• Reports any changes, patient / family complaints or declined tasks to registered nurse
• Provides respite care to families as ordered by the registered nurse
• Follows all agency policies and procedures
• Participates in QAPI measures and activities
• Maintains a professional demeanor and is responsible and respectful at the patient’s home
• Treats patient’s house with respect
• Maintains patient privacy and respects patient’s rights
• Must attend monthly in-services and professional development opportunities
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and organization information

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and active CHHA certificate and / or license.
• Meets the training requirements of the State.
• Has a current CPR certification
• Has a car in good working condition with an active and current driver’s license and car insurance
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to read and follow written instructions of the CHHA plan of care
• Must be able to drive an automobile to drive to patient’s house
• Must be able to work in various home settings with safety as the number one priority