Home Health Aide - Aide Services - Health First : Job Details

POSITION SUMMARY:

To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience and Stewardship by: performing designated ADL and HHA skills as assigned by, and under the supervision of an RN.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Quality/No Harm

* Performs HHA skills as taught/directed by the RN Supervisor.

* Report changes in patient/family behavior or patient condition to Supervisor as soon as possible.

* Maintains regular work attendance as scheduled.

* Utilizes current blood/body substance and infection control policies and guidelines.

* Attend or participate in required in-services or online E-Learning.

* Never accepts gifts or money from patients or patient's family members.

* Maintain current American Heart Association CPR card.

* May not leave the patient's home without permission and may not leave an around the clock case until relief arrives.

* Assist the patient with personal care activities following the plan of care established by the Clinical Operations Supervisor.

* Maintain required components of personnel record which are to be updated annually or as required.

* May not use cell phone for personal calls while in the patient's home.

Customer Experience

* Contributes to effective consumer relations by assisting patients, families, coworkers and other health care members to resolve expressed concerns by demonstrating a positive and helpful attitude.

* Respects and follows the 9 commitments when dealing with patients, co-workers, and supervisors.

* All scheduling must be done through the office, not with the patient or patient's family.

Stewardship

* Maintain accurate, legible documentation of patient care provided by following direction in the Home Health Aide Assignment Sheet.

* Turn in payroll documents by designated deadlines.

* Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

* Successful completion of a minimum of 40 hours Home Health Aide Certification program, or successful completion of the AHCA Florida Competency Test.

* Successful completion of Level II background screening (fingerprinting)

* Current American Heart Association Basic Life Saving CPR card.

* Have reliable transportation to fulfill assignments and work expectations as needed

CERTIFICATION:

* An individual with a Florida CNA certificate can be employed by a home health agency as a Home Health Aide.

* CNAs who earn their certificate in another state may work as a Home Health Aide providing, they present a copy of their current CNA certificate from that state; Private Duty Management Administration reserves the right to request out of state CNAs take the Florida Competency Test.

* Home Health Aides trained in another state must provide documentation of course completion and may be asked to also complete the Florida Competency Test.

* Individuals who have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and waiting to take their boards for licensure in Florida can work as a Home Health Aide.

* Registered Nurse (RN) and Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with proof of licensure in another state can work as a Home Health Aide in Florida.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

* Safely operate a motor vehicle as evidenced by driving record for 3 years prior to employment.

* NOTE: Associates who do not meet this criteria may be considered for non-transport assignments

* Six months previous home care experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITY

* Follow oral and written instructions.

* Communication - oral, written, and auditory; speak and understand English language.

* Complete legible and accurate records

* Customer Service

* Professionalism when interacting with patients, families, colleagues and management.

* Adaptable to cope and work with stressful situations and environments.

* Responsive to patient needs, including and not limited life-threatening situations.

* Work independently and collaborate with team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

* Maneuver in crowded conditions or environments

* Provide care in a variety of home environments and conditions

* Visual acuity and hand-eye coordination to perform tasks.

* Lift, turn, pull and reach for heavy objects; lift up to 40 lbs, unassisted up to six (6) times daily.

* Ambulate patients up to 20 times daily.

* May be exposed to risk of infectious disease and/or unknown diseases, biohazardous waste, chemical substances.

* Stand, walk, bend and stoop for 90% of assigned shift.