Home Health Aide (HHA) Home Health

Requirements

Certified Home Health Aide

1) Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.

2) Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

3) Assisting patients in the self-administration of medication.

4) Doing the patient’s laundry, as appropriate.

5) Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools,
side rails, etc.).

6) Reporting on the patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.

7) Adhering to the Organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1) Providing personal care including:

2) Baths

3) Back rubs

4) Oral hygiene

5) Shampoos 

6) Changing bed linen

7) Assisting patients with dressing and undressing

8) Skin care to prevent breakdown

9) Assisting the patient with toileting activities

10) Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate

11) Planning and preparing nutritious meals.

12) Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.

13) Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1) Meets the training requirements in accordance with state and federal laws.

2) At least 18 years of age.

3) Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.

4) Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.

5) Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

6) Possess and maintains current CPR certification.

7) Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.

8) Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.