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Home Health Aide

Ohio Living

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#CNA #Hospice Care #EMR #Vital Signs #Patient Care #Hoyer Lift #Home Health Aide #Personal Care Assistant #Ohio Department of Health #Medicare Competency Evaluation

Other On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 6 days ago

Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Quick overview

The Home Health Aide provides essential personal care, mobility assistance, and psychosocial support to patients to promote comfort and quality of life. They are also responsible for documenting patient status and reporting observations using electronic medical record systems.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a high school diploma and be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Ohio or have completed the Medicare competency evaluation program. A valid driver's license and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are also required.

high schoolprofessional certificateMeal PreparationInfection ControlElectronic Medical RecordsVital Signs MonitoringPatient DocumentationPersonal CareMedication AssistancePsychosocial SupportPatient MobilityHomemaking Services

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work!
Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.
Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives.
Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.
The Home Health Aide performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient's personal needs with the highest level of quality to promote comfort and observes the patient then documents and reports observations and care performed in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
Essential Activities and Tasks Care Management and Service Delivery - 95% Provides psychosocial support and personal care to the patient, including bathing (e.g. tub, shower, sponge, or bed bath), oral hygiene, hair care, shampooing, shaving, skin care, nail care, foot care, and dressing.
Assists patient with mobility, including walking, transferring, turning, and positioning including the use of transfer devices such as the Hoyer lift and transfer board.
Assists patient with prescribed exercises to which the patient and the aide have been trained.
Assists with toileting needs, including assistance with bedpan, urinal, bedside commode, toilet use and incontinence care.
Plans, shops, prepares, or assists with nutritious meals and prescribed diets, which includes the clean-up of kitchen area.
Assists patients to self-administer medications.
Verbally prompt or assist patients to respond to electronic medication reminder systems.
Provides homemaking services, such as bed making, light housework, laundering, and errand running with patient/family’s agreement or accompanying patient to medical appointments as specified on the care plan.
Performs other activities as assigned, which may include reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration, Foley catheter care, basic infection control procedures, and emergency procedures.
Drives patients to and from appointments or other activities occasionally.
Administration and Reporting - 5% Observes, reports, and uses electronic medical record (EMR) system to document patient status and the care or service furnished.
All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in good standing on the Ohio Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry required; or Successful completion of the Medicare competency evaluation program for home health aides.
Experience One year experience as a home health aide in a Medicare-certified home health or hospice agency preferred.
Knowledgeable of home health aide practices and procedures preferred.
Other Requirements Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.
Working Conditions and Special Requirements Sitting - Up to 8 hours/day Standing - Up to 4 hours/day Walking - Up to 2 hours/day Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling patients/clients or equipment/supplies - Up to 50 pounds Driving - Up to 6 hours/day Work weekends, evenings, and holidays - Required as scheduled Subject to falls, burns from equipment, odors, and cuts - Work day Subject to patients with various disease processes - Occasional May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses - Work day Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases - I Across our 11 life plan communities, we offer a range of options from independent living apartments and villas to specialized memory care and everything in between.
Whether it's a helping hand or skilled nursing care, we're here to provide support at every stage of life's journey.
But our commitment doesn't stop at our doorstep.
Between Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice and Ohio Living Palliative Medicine, we extend our care to over 10 million Ohioans in the 43 counties we serve.
We also offer provider-owned physician and nurse practitioner services, a Medicare Advantage plan, and pharmacy services — because health and wellness go hand in hand.
The Ohio Living Foundation raises millions of dollars each year to support the people and programs of Ohio Living.
From charity care to special programs and beyond, they’re dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those we serve and ensuring that no one is left behind.
At Ohio Living, our mission is that heart of all we do.
For over 100 years, it has been our promise to care, to support, and to enrich the lives of our residents and communities.