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VitalHires is seeking a Home Health Aide to assist clients in their homes with personal healthcare and health maintenance activities as assigned by the care plan. You will transfer, assist mobility, provide basic exercises, and support daily living tasks while documenting care performed and communicating with the care team.
The role requires 0-2 years of experience, a valid HHA certificate or equivalent, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license.
Assists clients in their place of residence with personal healthcare, mobility, and health maintenance activities as outlined in the care plan. Communicates effectively with administrative staff regarding client needs and maintains accurate documentation of provided care.
Description General Summary
Assists clients, in their place of residence, with personal healthcare and health maintenance activities as assigned. Includes, but is not limited to, transferring, health maintenance activities, feeding, mobility, and exercises.
Patient
Population: Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.
Essential Functions
Functions: Assist clients with tasks within the scope of a home health aide based on the Plan of Care (POC). Communicate effectively with administrative staff regarding client/family needs assessments, including reporting any significant changes in client condition. Provide care as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan and accurately document the cares provided. Contribute to continuity of care, effective communication between all care team members, and regular participation in Case conferences/Team Meetings. Apply concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordination/performing client care activities to protect both staff and patients. Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency. Completes training or in-services in a timely manner as assigned by your supervisor. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board. This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed regularly and continuously. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Supervision: N/A
Requirements
Experience: (1) year experience as a home health aide or certified nursing assistant in a home health setting. Successful completion of formal training in nursing arts may be substituted for the qualifying experience, subject to applicable State law, regulation, or rules.
Skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all segments of the staff and the Agency leadership team. Shall be able to read, write and comprehend English.
Education