Home Health Aide

Current Home Health Aide License Required

Job Summary :

Based upon the agreed position responsibilities, to provides personal care and related services in the home. Functions under direct instruction and supervision of an RN or therapist.

Essential Functions :

• Follows written instructions for patient care as prepared by an RN or Therapist.
• Assists patients with personal care (which includes lifting and transferring patients without assistance) to preserve good personal hygiene while maintaining a healthful, safe environment.
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services, such as ambulation, ROM, and exercise.
• Assists in administering medications that are ordinarily self-administered; prescribed under written direction of Physician or as directed by a nurse, as permitted by State regulations.
• Reports changes in patient's condition and needs to Supervisor or RN.
• Maintains record of services performed and of apparent condition of patient.
• Establishes and maintains a good working relationship with the patient / family and co¬workers of the Agency.
• Participates In patient care conferences to provide input requiring continuum of patient care.
• Performs household services essential to health care at home.

Additional Responsibilities :

Necessities :

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Technology / Equipment Operation :

Must be able to interact with a computer to check email, assess training, and look at your schedule.

Must be able to interact with a tablet for onsite charting and documentation. Instruments and Equipment used on a regular basis :

Thermometer, blood pressure cuff

Job Conditions :

Must have a driver's license and be willing to drive to patient's residence within 50-mile radius of the current TruHeart Office (2738 East 51' St, Ste 240 Tulsa, OK 74105).

The ability to communicate both verbally and in writing is required as frequent communication by telephone and in writing is involved.

Physical activities will include walking, sitting, stooping, and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.

Environments may be less than ideal when it comes to cleanliness, comfort, or harmony. Be prepared to work in all kinds of surroundings with varying individuals.

Information Management :

Has access to all patient medical records which may be discussed with the supervising nurse. Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security regarding patients and business trade practices. Maintains patient rights and dignity through HIPPA compliance.

Age Related Competencies :

Demonstrates the basic knowledge and skills necessary to identify age-specific patient needs and appropriate for this position.

Risk Management :

Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations.

Keep abreast of changes in health care law.

Maintains agency / program compliance with local, state and federal laws as well as state accreditation standards.

Minimum Position Qualifications :

Work Attire : Scrubs

Environmental Conditions :

Moderate noise level; Category A BBP risk; moderate stress and emotional demands.

Physical Requirements :

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be constructed as an executive list of responsibilities.

A. Sitting (3-6 hours daily)

B. Standing (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

C. Walking (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

D. Twisting (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

E. Bending (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

F. Squatting / Kneeling / Crawling / Climbing (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

G. Wrist Deviation (Side to Side) (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

H. Hand / Wrist Repetitions (Up and Down) (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

I. Reaching (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

J. Grasping : Simple

K. Pulling (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

L. Pushing (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)

M. Lifts and Carries (Occasionally 3 hours or less daily)