Compassionate Home Health Aide - Flexible Schedule

Adarahhc; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Adara Home Healthcare is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide personal care in patients' homes under RN supervision. Responsibilities include adherence to the plan of care, assisting with ambulation, medications, and daily activities in the home environment.

The role requires CNA certification or eligibility within four months, a compassionate attitude, and strong communication. 18+ with a HS diploma or GED; working in patients' homes across Colorado.

Qualifications

• Certification by the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies as a Certified Nursing Assistant or ability to obtain certification within four months of starting employment.
• Sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
• Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
• Ability to effectively communicate to demonstrate competency in the provision of care and services safely and effectively and treat patients with dignity and respect to person and property.
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
• 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Provides services that are ordered in the plan of care and that the aide is permitted to perform under State law.
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services as assigned.
• Assistance in ambulation or exercises as assigned.
• Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.
• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Reports changes in the patient's condition and needs to the appropriate personnel.
• Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
• Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
• Attends staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Follows Agency policy for cleaning equipment between patient uses.
• Carries out, reports and documents care given in an effective, timely manner as observed by the RN and through periodic record reviews.
• Completes all work assigned by the RN.
• Does not accept assignments for a patient with special needs for which he/she has not received appropriate training.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
• Reports any variance, accident or unusual occurrence to the appropriate personnel.
• Participates in QAPI activities as requested.
• Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.
• Reports incomplete work assignments to RN.
• Appearance is always within Agency standard; is clean and well groomed.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.
• Attends position related in-services. Attends all mandatory in-service programs as scheduled; minimally 12 hours/year.
• Maintains clean and neat work environment.
• Demonstrates sound judgment and decision making.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Effective communication

Maturity

Reading & writing

Education

CNA certification (or eligible to obtain within 4 months)

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Adara Home Healthcare is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide personal care in patients' homes under RN supervision. Responsibilities include adherence to the plan of care, assisting with ambulation, medications, and daily activities in the home environment.

The role requires CNA certification or eligibility within four months, a compassionate attitude, and strong communication. 18+ with a HS diploma or GED; working in patients' homes across Colorado.