Home Health Aide

VNA Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

VNA Health is seeking a Home Health Aide to support patients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist. The role includes observing patients, performing personal care tasks, and reporting observations to the nursing team.

The incumbent will assist with activities of daily living, ensure safety, and help with meals and medication assistance as required. Responsibilities include maintaining documentation and participating in regular training and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• Current and active California Home Health Aide Certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with insured automobile.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care services under supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist.
• Observe patients and report any changes to the assigned nurse.
• Assist with bathing, grooming, oral hygiene and activities of daily living.
• Aid in planning and preparing nutritious meals for patients.
• Support patients with dressing, toileting, and mobility as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe living environment for patients in their home.
• Follow care plans and document care performed and observations.
• Attend required meetings and in-services as directed by supervision.

Skills

Empathy

Instruction following

Self-direction

Education

California Home Health Aide Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

The Home Health Aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The Home Health Aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The Home Health Aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care. Respects and promotes the mission, vision, and values of VNA Health.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of the Home Health Aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Baths
• Back rubs
• Oral hygiene
• Shampoos
• Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
• Skin care to prevent breakdown
• Assisting the patient with toileting activities
• Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
• Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
• Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Meets the average daily productivity standards as set by the agency.
• Knowledge of state, federal, local and accreditation regulations pertaining to the delivery of home health services.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
• Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
• Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
• Attends monthly meetings and in-services as required.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. All clinical staff are expected to participate as needed in variable shifts, including weekend rotation per staffing needs and departmental holiday rotation.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Current and active California Home Health Aide Certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with insured automobile - in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to push/pull 200 lbs.
• Ability to transfer 170 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend, and squat.
• Ability to walk up one flight of stairs.