Home Health Aide

Ohio Living; Sidney (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Living is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide compassionate personal care and support to patients in their homes. Responsibilities include bathing, mobility assistance, meal preparation, and light housekeeping per the care plan. The role requires a current CNA in good standing, English literacy, and a valid driver’s license.

Documentation in the EMR system is essential for ongoing patient care. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of home health experience and demonstrate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• CNA in good standing on the Ohio Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry required.
• 1 year experience as a home health aide preferred.
• Must read, write, speak English.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable under policy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Bathe patient and provide personal care as needed.
• Assist with mobility and positioning, including use of transfer devices.
• Support prescribed exercises and mobility activities.
• Provide meals, personal hygiene, and light housekeeping per care plan.
• Administer and remind about medications using electronic reminders.
• Document patient status in EMR and report observations.
• Transport patients to appointments as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Mobility assistance

Documentation

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CNA certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work! Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.The Home Health Aide performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs with the highest level of quality to promote comfort and observes the patient then documents and reports observations and care performed in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.Essential Activities and TasksCare Management and Service Delivery - 95%Provides psychosocial support and personal care to the patient, including bathing (e.g. tub, shower, sponge, or bed bath), oral hygiene, hair care, shampooing, shaving, skin care, nail care, foot care, and dressing.Assists patient with mobility, including walking, transferring, turning, and positioning including the use of transfer devices such as the Hoyer lift and transfer board.Assists patient with prescribed exercises to which the patient and the aide have been trained.Assists with toileting needs, including assistance with bedpan, urinal, bedside commode, toilet use and incontinence care.Plans, shops, prepares, or assists with nutritious meals and prescribed diets, which includes the clean-up of kitchen area.Assists patients to self-administer medications. Verbally prompt or assist patients to respond to electronic medication reminder systems.Provides homemaking services, such as bed making, light housework, laundering, and errand running with patient/family’s agreement or accompanying patient to medical appointments as specified on the care plan.Performs other activities as assigned, which may include reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration, Foley catheter care, basic infection control procedures, and emergency procedures.Drives patients to and from appointments or other activities occasionally.Administration and Reporting - 5%Observes, reports, and uses electronic medical record (EMR) system to document patient status and the care or service furnished.All other duties as assigned.QualificationsEducationHigh school diploma or equivalent required.Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in good standing on the Ohio Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry required; orSuccessful completion of the Medicare competency evaluation program for home health aides.ExperienceOne year experience as a home health aide in a Medicare-certified home health or hospice agency preferred.Knowledgeable of home health aide practices and procedures preferred.Other RequirementsMust be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.Working Conditions and Special RequirementsSitting - Up to 8 hours/dayStanding - Up to 4 hours/dayWalking - Up to 2 hours/dayLifting, transferring, pushing or pulling patients/clients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 poundsDriving - Up to 6 hours/dayWork weekends, evenings, and holidays - Required as scheduledSubject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts - Work daySubject to patients with various disease processes - OccasionalMay be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work dayRisk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I