Independence Health System

HOME HEALTH AIDE

Greensburg, PA, USPosted 4 days ago

Part-Time Home Health Aide Hospice Pennsylvania

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Job Description

Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with regulation, agency policies, procedures, protocols, and other professional standards of care.
Demonstrate sound knowledge of all personal care skills and work within policy limitations.
Perform or assist patient with activities of daily living.
Complete patient care related activities within scheduled timeframe.
Assist in the promotion of education coordination of patient care to improve patient outcomes by reinforcement and follow through of instructions provided by professional staff.
Maintain a collaborative relationship with other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.
Communicate pertinent information to the supervising professional/supervisor and record in an accurate and timely manner any changes in patient status or behavior, or any unusual incidents observed.
Report change in patient’s condition to the primary professional discipline, including the need to reassess the patient or change the plan of care; confer with the clinical staff when there is a need to contact the physician and when contact has been made.
Participate in agency performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer service.
Demonstrate leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the role of the home health aide.
Demonstrate an ability to solve problems independently and seek assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
Maintain accountability for actions taken.
Effectively functions as a resource person.
Act as a patient advocate.
Perform effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students.
Assist in maintaining/decreasing agency expenses.
Assist in agency compliance with State, JCAHO, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
Participate in preparations for inspections and surveys.
Adhere to the infection control process, including universal precautions...