Home Health Aide

Home Health Aide – Home Health Specialist II

Company:
Dine Right Eat Well Consulting LLC

Reports to:

Clinical Director/RN or Operations Director

Dulla Care Home Healthcare is creating the most advanced and complete in‑home care model in the world. As a key contributor toward that goal, the Dulla Care Home Healthcare HHS would serve a supporting role in bringing individualized care to the patient’s home as an alternative to hospitalization. The ideal candidate brings similar experiences, communication, and critical thinking skills to our innovative team.

The Dulla Care Home Healthcare HHS provides direct, comprehensive medical and non‑medical care for patients and their families in an alternative setting. A true passion for connecting with patients and inviting them into the care team is a key factor for success. The opportunity for this position is to contribute to helping reduce hospital admissions, decrease ER utilization, improve patient success, and increase the patient and provider experience.

Home Health Specialist (HHS-II) has received formal training in patient home care skills and home management. They are qualified to perform duties and provide services that help our clients maintain their personal comfort and a clean, safe environment. These duties are provided with the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Home Health Specialists‑II are a level above Home Health Specialist‑I, because they have received more training; however, our Home Health Specialists‑II can perform the same duties as a Home Health Specialist‑I and more.

• Perform basic client care skills including:
• Provide household services to maintain a safe, clean environment
• Prepare and assist with the dietary requirements of the client
• Assist the client in maintaining their daily activities and quality of lifestyle
• Complete daily EVV check‑in and out with proper care plan check off lists
• Personal care: oral hygiene, bathing, toileting with urinal/bedpan/commode, ostomy appliances, perineal care, shaving, dressing, medication assistance, passive/active range‑of‑motion exercise, transfers, turning and positioning, vital signs, ostomy care, weight measurement, I&O, fingerstick and glucometer readings/reporting, nonsterile dressing changes, cleaning equipment, keeping records, weekly records submission, laundry, bed making and changing, dusting and vacuuming, dishwashing, mopping, garbage disposal, tidying bedroom, shopping, diet preparation, feeding assistance, nourishment between meals, menu planning, grocery shopping, socializing, accompanying client to appointments and activities.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Certification/Licensure/Training in Ohio:
  Home Health or Choices Aide, STNA, or MA‑C. Certifications from a state participating in the multistate practice compact with Ohio
• Minimum of 3 years acute care or home care aide experience
• BLS and ACLS Certified

• Clinical excellence: strong clinical administration skills, ability to prioritize and reprioritize, organizational and coordination skills, critical thinking in completing patient plans of care
• Strong communication skills: teamwork, open, responsive communication, interpersonal skills, EQ
• Cultural openness: willingness to learn from patients, liaising between patient/family/caregiver and medical providers
• Respect for others: patience, understanding, setting boundaries and expectations
• Commitment to patient confidentiality: HIPAA and PHI awareness

• Lift and carry equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds long distances
• Push or pull objects weighing more than 100 pounds
• Walk long distances and up/down several floors of stairs
• Twist, bend, stoop/squat frequently throughout the day
• Reach and grasp at arms and hands including overhead, below waist, in front of body
• Move within confined spaces
• Maintain physical tolerance and balance in multiple positions
• Stand at patient’s side during treatment, etc.
• Sustain repetitive movement (CPR compressions, bagging, etc.)

• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
• Build trust as the foundation of providing highest level of care
• Create personal relationships based on building human connections
• Bring clarity and confidence through clear communication
• Welcome the patient and their people into the care team to promote involvement, understanding and safety