Job Details

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