Job Details

Position Summary
Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
* Provide direct patient care to patient under direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care .
* Provide necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
* Provide necessary skill to appropriately report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care.
* Practice accepted infection control principles. Provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
* Promote positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees.
* Provide an environment which promotes respect for patient, privacy and property.
* Provide skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake .
* Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
* Provide skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
* Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* Must have current driver's license
* Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance
* Works in patient's homes in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
* Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives and care givers, as well as to other Agency staff.
* Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly.
* Physical skills
* Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and move patients.
* Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and meet patient/family needs.
* Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to use durable medical equipment in the home.
Education & Experience
* High School Diploma Preferred.
* Has successfully completed one of the following:
* Training program/competency eval as specified in §418.76(b)(c) of the Medicare regulations.
* Competency eval program that meets §418.76( c)
* Nurse aide training/competency eval program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry
* State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76(b)
* At least one year experience, preferred, as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program.
* Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76 and written Skills Test.