Certified Home Health Aide Petaluma

Schedule: Full-Time Mon-Fri

Certified Home Health Assistants CHHA / Aides provide assistance to patients in their homes. They will monitor and recording patient condition; providing support and personal services; teaching families.

Job Description

Monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
Supports patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
Assists patients by providing personal services, such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Helps patients care for themselves by teaching use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
deliver basic health care services for patients including checking vital signs or administering prescription medication.
Help with general light housekeeping.
Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following \standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards;
Arrange transportation to doctors’ offices or for other kinds of outings
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
Enhances service reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Qualification

At least one year experience as a Home Health Aide and successful completion of competency evaluation
Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, including heavy lifting, extensive bending, and standing
Can document observations and provision of care according to policies and procedures

Required Certifications and Licensures:

Current Home Health Aide/Nurse Aide Certificate meeting HCFA requirements, if required by the state where employed
Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

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