We are looking to immediately contract for a: Part time or Full time Home Health Aide (HHA)
Pay Rate: Will be a per visit rate. Negotiable based on experience and case load.
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JOB SUMMARY:
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A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN).
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QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training program and competency.
2. Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
3. Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
4. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
2. Performs personal care, bath and hands-on care as assigned.
3. Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
4. Reports changes in the patient’s condition and needs to the RN.
5. Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
6. Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned.
7. Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy or nursing services, e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned.
8. Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.
9. Attends inservice and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
10. Attends patient care conferences as scheduled.
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WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
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JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager/RNs, PTs,
OTs, SLPs
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RISK EXPOSURE:
High risk
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LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
· Ability to participate in physical activity.
· Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
· Heavy lifting.
· Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
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Working Conditions
Work Environment(s): Indoor/Office Community Facilities/Security Outdoor Exposure
Member/Patient Facing: No Telephonic In Person
Hazards: May include, but not limited to, physical, ergonomic, and biological hazards.
Equipment: General office equipment and/or mobile technology
Travel: Requires travel outside of the workplace at least weekly; the employee’s personal vehicle may be used. Driving infractions will be monitored in accordance with organizational policy.
Schedule: This position may occasionally require more than 8 hours per day
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If you receive an offer of employment for this position, it is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a pre-employment background check, immunization review, and drug screen. Serenity Home Health is a federal contractor and must comply with all federal laws. All employees, contracted workers, and volunteers of Serenity Home Health are expected to adhere to the company’s policies and procedures – which are based on being compliant with all federal and state laws and regulations.
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Equal opportunity employer. This company considers all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, PRN, Contract, Per diem
Pay: $26.00 - $52.00 per hour
Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
- Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Choose your own hours
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- Live-in
- Long term care
- Nursing home
Work Location: On the road