Home Health Aide

Home Health Aide

-Provides personal care services under the direction of the direction of Moravia Health Administrator, Human Relations Manager, or Scheduling Manager. The Home Care Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Scheduling Manager or other appropriate professional and performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort.

Home Health Aide / Caregiver Qualifications

-Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation. -Be at least eighteen (18) years of age. -Preferred minimum of six (6) months of work experience in a supervised setting, preferably a health care facility. -Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care. -Good interpersonal skills. -Current driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation.

Home Health Aide / Caregiver Essential Functions

-Range of motion exercises -Assistance in ambulation or exercises -Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to: -Bathing -Shampooing -Skincare/nail care -Oral hygiene -Shaving -Dressing -Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to: -Meal preparation/feeding -Laundry -Light housekeeping -Assists in the administration of medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of the HR Manager or Registered Nurse (per state nurse practice laws and agency policy). -Reports any observed or reported changes in the client’s condition and/or needs to the HR Manager or Registered Nurse. -Documents care provided and complete the forms required for the client’s records. -Completes the appropriate records to document care is given and pertinent observations. -Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe sit...