Home Health Aide

Home health aide

The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care and designated health-related services designed to maintain the client’s physical and emotional well-being for those clients living at RM Management. This position assists clients with tasks of daily living as indicated on the Service Agreement, the Medication Administration Record (MAR), and other services as delegated by the RN.

• Essential Functions (Including but not limited to the following)
• Administer medications for clients while remaining compliant with the Medication Administration Record (M.A.R.).
• Provide personal/direct care to clients including household and hygiene care, not limited to dressing, showering, grooming, escorting clients and toilet assistance.
• Execute all required paperwork, documentation and reporting by state mandated laws.
• Perform routine procedures while complying with policy’s from RM Management both proactively and when directed by leadership.
• Works to assure facility is in compliance with federal, state and local standards/regulations.
• Encourage clients to participate in scheduled activity programs.
• Inform R.N. of medications or supply needs.
• Regular and punctual attendance.

• Required Qualifications
• High School education and CNA/NAR or H.H.A. Certificate preferred.
• Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPPA.
• Complete a minimum of eight (8) hours of documented training.
• High level of independent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to approximately 30 lbs. or more.
• Excellent written and verbal English language skills.
• Excellent listening and response skills in communicating with the client community.
• Keeps all client/personnel information confidential.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with older adults.
• Understanding of standard precautions used for infection control.