In-Home Health Aide: Rehab & Daily Living Support

CenterWell Home Health; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 37,440 - 43,800; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health in the United States is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide who will work under the Associate Director, Branch Administration to help patients regain strength, mobility and independence in their homes.

You will deliver personalized care focused on rehabilitation and functional improvement, assist with activities of daily living, monitor vitals, support medication administration under RN supervision, and document care to ensure continuity of service.

Qualifications

• Complete Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide Program within the last 24 months.
• Must meet applicable state certification requirements.
• A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
• Must be in good standing on the HHA Registry (if applicable) and have completed HHA/CNA course to work for a Medicare certified agency.
• Minimum one year experience as a Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in a healthcare setting in the last 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patient under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care (POC).
• Assist with medication administration and monitoring as directed by the RN.
• Take accurate temperature, pulse and blood pressure measurements and report abnormal results.
• Help patient maintain personal hygiene and grooming.
• Assist with feeding and monitor nutrition and fluid intake.
• Assist with toileting and catheter care per policy.
• Support mobility, positioning, transfers and ambulation per Plan of Care.
• Document care provided and changes to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain infection control and a safe environment.
• Assist with light household tasks when needed and allowed.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Infection control

Communication

Medication assistance

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Home Health Aide program (completed within last 24 months)

Job description

CenterWell Home Health in the United States is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide who will work under the Associate Director, Branch Administration to help patients regain strength, mobility and independence in their homes.

You will deliver personalized care focused on rehabilitation and functional improvement, assist with activities of daily living, monitor vitals, support medication administration under RN supervision, and document care to ensure continuity of service.