Certified Home Health Aide CHHA Home Health

Benefits : 401(k)

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job Title

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)- Home Health

Position

CHHA / HA-Home Health

Job Description Summary

Gives Report To : Registered Nurse / Clinical Supervisor / Nursing Supervisor or Case Manager The home health aide provides personal care to patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. The home health aide follows a predetermined plan of care to provide personal care and comfort measures to home health patients and reports all changes to the registered nurse.

Roles & Responsibilities

Performs assigned personal care services to patients following the CHHA plan of care established by a Registered Nurse

Maintains a professional demeanor in the patient’s home and respects patient rights and privacy

Provides personal care as outlined in the CHHA plan of care including taking vital signs, recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure as ordered in the plan of care

Assists with applying lotion, performing skin / foot / nail care, toileting and elimination, oral hygiene, positioning, safe transfer techniques, assistance with mobility, range of motion exercises. assistance, bed making

Assists with all bath types, including bed baths, showers, shower chair, sponge bath, partial baths

Provides assistance with light housekeeping and bed making

Assists with dressing and grooming patients

Assists with light meal preparation

Understands reportable parameters set by the registered nurse, including any changes in skin condition

Maintains proper body mechanics to prevent patient or self-injury

Follows infection control, hand hygiene and bag technique policies and procedures

Reports any changes, patient / family complaints or declined tasks to registered nurse

Provides respite care to families as ordered by the registered nurse

Follows all agency policies and procedures

Participates in QAPI measures and activities

Maintains a professional demeanor and is responsible and respectful at the patient’s home

Treats patient’s house with respect

Maintains patient privacy and respects patient’s rights

Must attend monthly in-services and professional development opportunities

Maintains confidentiality of patient and organization information

Qualifications

Must hold a current and active CHHA certificate and / or license.

Meets the training requirements of the State.

Has a current CPR certification

Has a car in good working condition with an active and current driver’s license and car insurance

Must be at least 18 years old

Must have good written and verbal communication skills and have the ability to read and follow written instructions of the CHHA plan of care

Must be able to drive an automobile to drive to patient’s house

Must be able to work in various home settings with safety as the number one priority