Home Health Aide - Durham

JOB SUMMARY

The home health aide performs a variety of basic patient care activities in caring for the

personal needs and comfort of patients under the supervision of the registered nurse.

This position provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages

throughout the life span including : Neonates - 0-28 days, Infant - 1-12 months,

Child - 1-12 years, Adolescent - 13-17 years, Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years

according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Performs other

appropriate duties as assigned.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

1. Performs or assists patients to perform personal care activities as ordered on the Aide Plan of Care.

2. Performs health related tasks under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse, physical therapist, occupational therapist or speech therapist.

3. Documents appropriate information on patient care record.

4. Takes measures to protect patient rights and safety.

5. Contributes to program effectiveness.

6. Organizes and performs work effectively and efficiently.

7. Maintains and adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance.

8. Demonstrates a daily commitment to the values of the agency.

9. Demonstrates positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.

10. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.

11. Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

1. Education : High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of Nurse Assistant Certification course.

2. Licensure / Certifications : Current listing on North Carolina Division of Facility Services Nurse Aide Registry.

3. Experience : Two years work experience in hospital, nursing home, or home health setting.

4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills : Must be able to demonstrate sufficient dexterity to take patients’ vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, etc.

and to measure patient intake and output. Ability to speak clearly for patient communication. Must be able to communicate and be literate in the English language.

5. Interpersonal Skills : Ability to interact positively with patients and patients’ families, staff in both verbal and written form.

6. Essential Physical Requirements : Assisting patients with activities of daily living that require frequent pushing, moving, lifting of patients.

Frequent positioning of patients, giving baths, ambulating patients requiring much physical effort. Must be able to use hands to handle, feel and grasp.

Must be able to use proper body mechanics to lift at least 50 pounds. Requires the ability to stand, walk and sit. Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel and crouch.

May require aide to independently push or pull a patient weighing more than 100 lbs.

7. Essential Mental Abilities : The ability to follow detailed and diverse instructions for assisting patients in the daily living routine.

Requires long and short-term memory. Must be able to create and follow a daily schedule of visits

8. Essential Sensory Requirements : Utilize vision to assess and care for patients safely and to document information accurately.

Utilize hearing to hear alarms and beepers, take blood pressures and effectively communicate with patients, families, and staff.

Utilize sense of smell to detect patient changes.

9. Exposure to Hazards : Frequent exposure to blood and body fluids, infectious diseases. May be exposed to dangerous animals and traffic hazards while home visiting.

May encounter situations which present a potential threat to personal safety. May encounter temperature changes and weather extremes.

10. Hours of Work : Flexible schedule to accommodate staffing needs which may include weekends / holiday, and on call.

11. Population Served : Patients in all stages of life.

12. Must have valid North Carolina Driver’s License and an operational vehicle.