In-Home Health Aide: Personal Care & Support

ELITE HOME HEALTHCARE LLC; Clay City (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Home Healthcare LLC in Indiana is seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide to provide personal care and support to clients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The role emphasizes following a Plan of Care, reporting changes, documenting care, and maintaining safety and confidentiality; requires certification training and at least 18 years old.

This position offers hands-on community care experience within a supportive team and adherence to agency policies.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation.
• Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

Responsibilities

• Performs delegated nursing task under the scope of practice for a Home Health Aide as an extension of nursing services under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse.
• Performs personal care activities.
• Performs household services essential to health care at home.
• 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. Follows reporting guidelines in the Plan of Care.
• 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 —daily.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following Agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/RN 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.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
• Accepts responsibility to ensure compliance with the requirements for Occupational Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens

Skills

Certification training

Communication skills

Age 18+

Job description

Elite Home Healthcare LLC in Indiana is seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide to provide personal care and support to clients in their homes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The role emphasizes following a Plan of Care, reporting changes, documenting care, and maintaining safety and confidentiality; requires certification training and at least 18 years old.

This position offers hands-on community care experience within a supportive team and adherence to agency policies.