Home Health Aide

Quality Home Health; Byrdstown (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Home Health in Byrdstown, TN seeks a dedicated Home Health Aide to provide hands-on personal care under RN supervision. You will follow the care plan and ensure timely documentation of visits.

The ideal candidate is a Tennessee- certified nursing assistant, capable of communicating with the RN Team Leader and coordinating weekly visiting schedules. Prior home health experience is preferred, and confidentiality and professionalism are essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess Tennessee CNA certification or complete required curriculum/hours per regulations.
• Able to provide hands-on personal care to assigned patients.
• Experience in home health aide visits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accepts patient care reports and assignments from the RN Team Leader.
• Coordinates visits and timely documentation.
• Obtains weekly visiting schedule and conducts visits accordingly.
• Notifies RN Team Leader of schedule changes.
• Provides care per RN care plan and reports changes in patient condition.
• Assists with medications self-administered when appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to policies.

Skills

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Hands-on care

Education

TN CNA Certification or curriculum completion

Job description

Provides hands on personal care, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, to each assigned patient. Delivers efficient and effective quality patient care.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant from the state of Tennessee or completion of required curriculum/hours in accordance with Federal/State regulations.
• Must be able to provide hands on personal care to assigned patients.
• Working knowledge of the home health care program and previous experience providing home health aide visits preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accepts patient care reports and patient assignments from the RN Team Leader for all patients assigned. Coordinates with the RN Team Leader timely completion of assigned visits and submission of the required documentation.
• Obtains a weekly visiting schedule for all assigned patients and conducts visits according to the schedule. Contacts the RN Team Leader on a daily basis for any changes to the schedule.
• Notifies the RN Team Leader of any anticipated problems with the posted schedule. Provides as much advance notice of changes/problems as is possible.
• Establishes and maintains an effective and efficient visit route and provides hands on personal care to assigned patients in accordance with the personal care-care plan developed by a RN.
• Provides frequent communication to the RN Team Leader, team members, etc., to report changes in the patient’s general condition and/or personal care needs. This includes but is not limited to; abnormal vital signs, significant findings or changes in the patient’s general health and/or living conditions, etc.
• Makes assigned personal care visits in accordance with the care plan. May assist the patient with medications that are ordinarily self administered. Completes supporting documentation in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to; visit report, route and time sheet, etc.
• Is available and makes prn and routine personal care patient visits when indicated and as requested. Is available and rotates after hours and weekend assignments when requested/assigned.
• Attends team conferences for all patients assigned to the aide. Participates and offers input regarding each patient’s care and progress toward individual patient goals.
• Oversees the timely requisition of indicated patient supplies in appropriate quantities.
• Understands and adheres to all organizational policies, procedures, and processes (administrative, personnel, clinical, etc.). Seeks guidance and further clarification of organizational policies, procedures, and processes when uncertainty/confusion arises.
• Provides input in the evaluation of other team member’s job performance upon request.
• Attends inservices, seminars, or other meetings as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management.
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to business practices, business activities and personnel.
• Participates willingly with special projects and overtime work when requested.
• Maintains a professional attitude when working with staff, fostering the team philosophy and team environment for all personnel.
• Always provides proper notification and/or advance notice for absence or tardiness without abuse.
• Does not allow personal affairs to interfere with scheduled work time.
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times.

Quality Home Health is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…? Wait.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.