Home Health Aide Morning & Afternoon

Looking for individuals to join our home care family.

At Comfort Cove Home Care we value our employees like family. We celebrate success and have fun. Our focus is to help our clients and employees live their best lives possible.

*Each office is independently owned and operated.

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse. The Home Health Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional and performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort.

REPORTS TO

Clinical Supervisor / Program Manager

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.
• Minimum of six (6) months work experience in a supervised setting, preferably health care facility.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements and in good repair. Good driving record.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the therapist.
• Range of motion exercises
• Assistance in ambulation or exercises
• Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to:
• Bathing
• Shampooing
• Skin care/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 Registered Nurse
• Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse. Follows reporting guidelines...