Home Health Aide

Cantex Continuing Care Network; Addison (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantex in Dallas, TX is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide personal care and health-related services in the client's home. You will assist with daily living tasks, maintain a safe and clean environment, and coordinate with the supervising RN.

The role emphasizes patient comfort, accurate reporting of changes, adherence to infection control, and respectful communication with patients and families while advancing quality of care during the home health episode.

Qualifications

• Completion of Certified Home Health Aide Program.
• 1 year of Home Health Aide experience in a home health agency.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid auto liability insurance.
• Good communication with patients, caregivers, and clinical team.
• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Proof of current CPR and Hepatitis profile.
• Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and Written Skills Test.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under RN direction according to the Plan of Care.
• Assist with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
• Report changes and document care rendered to ensure continuity of care.
• Practice infection control principles and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Promote respectful communication with patient, family, and staff.
• Record clinical documentation in the medical record and participate in weekly case conferences.
• Support proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake and manage time effectively.
• Commit to ongoing professional growth with in-services per year.
• Ensure patient safety and contribute to quality of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading/Writing English

Time management

Education

Certified Home Health Aide Program

Job description

Location:Dallas, TXJob Summary:The Home Health Aide provides personal healthcare and related services to the client in their place of residence, assists in providing a safe and clean environment, works cooperatively with patient and family, & shares observations and problems with the supervisor. The HHA works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.This position will promote patients' potential during their home health episode and collaborates with physician, clinical team and patient in preparation for discharge.Qualifications:Completion of Certified Home Health Aide Program.1 year of Home Health Aide experience in a home health agency,Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.Good communication skills to be able to relate professionally and positively to patients, caregivers, and clinical team.Ability to read, write, and speak the English languageDemonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly.Proof of current, CPR and Hepatitis profile.Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and Written Skills Test.Essential functions: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, supporting, 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.Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by attending 12 hours of in-services per year.Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.Records clinical documentation in medical record.Participates in weekly case conferences.Participates in interdisciplinary communication to ensure that patients’ needs and expectation for services provided are understood and to ensure optimization of service delivery and patient progress.Responsible for assuring patient safety.We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.#HCBSLP