Certified Home Health Aide
Company: Patient Care
Location: Wayne
Posted on: May 9, 2022
Job Description:
Company Overview: The Home Health Aide (HHA) is responsible for
providing patients with in-home personal care and designated health
related services to -maintain the patient's physical and emotional
well being, while following the written plan of care,
Medicare/Medicaid regulations -and agency policies and
procedures.Patient Care, a part of -LHC Group, is the preferred
post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families
nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute
care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality,
cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health
at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have
partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the
home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group,
because we are united by a single, shared purpose: -It's all about
helping people. - Essential Functions:
- Reports any unusual circumstance in the patient's condition or
home environment to the primary RN/Patient Care Manager.
- Follows current written aide assignment sheet to provide
personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs)
to include mobility transfer, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing
or undressing, eating, or toileting.
- As assigned, performs incidental household services essential
to the patient's health care at home that are necessary to prevent
or postpone institutionalization.
- Completes a clinical note for each visit within required
timeframes, which must be incorporated into the patient's
record.
- Participates in the in-services program. Completes at least six
hours of in-services every six months.
- Participates in daily report. Adheres to and supports care
management model within the agency.
- Participates in staff conference regarding patient care.
- Participates in QA/QI plan or process.
- Provides care according to the aide plan of care-assignment
sheet and in accordance to State Practice Act or regulations.
- Records and notifies RN-Patient Care Manager of any variations
from the established parameters or changes in the patients
condition.
- Provides care according to the aide plan of care-assignment
sheet and in accordance to State Practice Act or regulations.
- Records and notifies RN-Patient Care Manager of any variations
from the established parameters or changes in the patients
condition. Education & Experience: License Requirements
- Current CPR certification required.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a
dependable vehicle or public transportation.Additional State
Specific Requirements
- NJ: Must be certified as a nurse aide by the Board of
Nursing.Skill Requirements
- Must be mature and able to deal effectively with the demands of
a home health aide position. Able to read, write, and carry out
directions promptly and accurately.Equal Opportunity Employer -
vets, disability.Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete
full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be
required. - If permitted by state law, the company will consider
requests for religious or medical exemptions.
Keywords: Patient Care, Wayne , Certified Home Health Aide, Healthcare , Wayne, New Jersey
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