Home Health Aide/CNA

Northern Light Home Care and Hospice

Department

Hospice - South Portland

Position is located

Northern Light Home Care & Hospice So Portland

Work Type

Full Time

Hours Per Week

36.00

Work Schedule

8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Summary

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The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care and may at times provide meal preparation or light housekeeping to a designated group of patients as directed by a Registered Professional Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist. Provides routine individualized healthcare such as changing bandages and dressing wounds, applying topical medications to the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities at the patient's home or in a care facility. Assuming appropriate training, may also perform lab work, and other patient care related tasks. The incumbent is responsible for para-professional aspects of care, patient safety and may include installation of telehealth equipment in the patient’s residence as written in the patient’s individualized plan of care. The Home Health Aide monitors or reports changes in health status and collaborates with the patient's primary clinician and other members of the patient care team. Performance reflects the mission and values of Home Care & Hospice

Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of organization’s policies and procedures. Adheres to governmental and industry specific regulations/laws. Maintains appropriate related documentation.
• Provides excellent service with focus on patient and/or customer experience and ensures all functions related to customer service supports the department, member organization, and patient related goals.
• Prepares, maintains, and distributes documents or information.
• Follow established procedures and standards to limit the spread of infection.
• Attends and participates in meetings.
• Works to meet patient's psychological, emotional, or physical needs.
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