Home Health Aide

KPH HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC; Town of Hyde Park (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is seeking a Home Health Aide to provide personal care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse or Therapist in patients' homes. You will be assigned to specific clients and help maintain comfort, safety, and independence.

Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, light housekeeping, meal preparation, basic medications assistance under supervision, and accurate documentation while adhering to infection control practices and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering personal care in home settings preferred.
• Ability to follow care plans and report changes to supervisors.
• Strong infection control and patient confidentiality practices.

Responsibilities

• Performs simple procedures under supervision.
• Provides personal care: bathing, grooming.
• Assists with ambulation and exercises.
• Prepares meals and performs light housekeeping.
• Assists with medications self-administered under RN supervision.
• Documents care and maintains records; submits weekly.
• Reports changes in client condition to RN/therapist.
• Maintains infection control and safety.

Job description

Job Summary

Provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist. The Home Health Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional and performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort

Job Summary

Provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist. The Home Health Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional and performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort

Job Duties

• Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the therapist.
• Range of motion exercises
• Assistance in ambulation or exercises
• Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to:
• Bathing
• Shampooing
• Skin care/nail care
• Oral hygiene
• Shaving
• Dressing
• Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to:
• Meal preparation/feeding
• Laundry
• Light housekeeping
• Assists in the administration of medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (per state nurse practice laws and Agency policy).
• Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse or Therapist. Follows reporting guidelines in the Care Plan.
• Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client's records. Completes the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations. Submits documentation per Agency requirements—at least weekly.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following Agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case Manager.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation about its operation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Attends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements. Identifies learning needs to Agency supervisor.
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned