Home Health Aide

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A paraprofessional who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN).

• Certification by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as a Certified Nursing Assistant or ability to obtain certification within four months of starting employment.
• Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
• Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
• Ability to effectively communicate to demonstrate competency in the provision of care and services safely and effectively and treat patients with dignity and respect to person and property.
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
• 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Reports to the Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor/RN/ PT/OT/ST

• Provides services that are ordered in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under State law.
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services as assigned.
• Assistance in ambulation or exercises as assigned.
• Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.
• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Reports changes in the patient's condition and needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
• Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
• Attends staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Follows Agency policy for cleaning equipment between patient uses.
• Carries out, reports and documents care given in an effective, timely manner as observed by the RN and through periodic record reviews.
• Completes all work assigned by the RN.
• Does not accept assignments for a patient with special needs for which he/she has not received appropriate training.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
• Reports any variance, accident or unusual occurrence to the appropriate personnel.
• Participates in QAPI activities as requested.
• Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.
• Reports incomplete work assignments to RN.
• Appearance is always within Agency standard; is clean and well groomed.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.
• Attends position related in-services. Attends all mandatory in-service programs as scheduled; minimally 12 hours/year.
• Maintains clean and neat work environment.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Supervised by:
Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor/RNs, PTs, OTs, SLPs