PRN Home Health Aide - Competitive Pay & Benefits

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a PRN Home Health Aide to support Western Baltimore City or Anne Arundel County in delivering in-home care. The role requires HHA certification, a valid driver's license, and reliable personal vehicle to travel between patient homes.

Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily activities, maintaining a clean environment, observing changes in health, and reporting status to care teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration requirements.
• CNA experience within the last two years. If it has been more than two years, you must complete another training and competency program before providing services.
• Must be able to successfully pass the competency program of the care center.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
• Assists patient with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting.
• Prepares and provides and/or assists with meals.
• Performs light homemaking and other environmental services.
• Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient status.
• Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient's body functions as indicated.
• Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency procedures per care center policy.
• Follows care center procedures regarding infection prevention and control, handling of hazardous waste and safety measures.
• Follows specific written instructions for personal care in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

HHA Certification

Job description

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a PRN Home Health Aide to support Western Baltimore City or Anne Arundel County in delivering in-home care. The role requires HHA certification, a valid driver's license, and reliable personal vehicle to travel between patient homes.

Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily activities, maintaining a clean environment, observing changes in health, and reporting status to care teams.