HOME HEALTH AIDE - IMMEDIATE OPENING AVAILABLE

Lewisville and Surrounding Areas

As a member of the home care team, the Home Health Aide works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the client’s needs. The personal support worker is responsible for observing clients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed. The Home Health Aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a client’s care.

Responsibilities:

• As directed by the Director of Nursing or registered nurse supervisor, provide client care needs.
• Provide personal care:
• Grooming, including oral care, bathing, assist the client with toileting.
• Assist the client with dressing and undersign
• Assist in feeding the client, if necessary feed clients who are unable to feed themselves.
• Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations and blood pressure)
• Measure and record height and weight
• Support good skin care to prevent skin breakdown (i.e. turn and reposition client, actively encourage movement)
• Assist client with active and passive range of motions as defined by the plan of care.
• Provide client with help walking and transferring, observe client’s physical, mental and emotional conditions
• Report any change to the Director of Nursing or nursing supervisor; Document observed changes
• Measure and document intake and output, if necessary.
• Assist client in the self-administration of medication (medication reminder)
• Perform light housekeeping
• Perform meal preparation and clean up
• Change bed linens and make up the client’s bed.
• Maintain an orderly client environment

Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions.

• Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Participates in client teaching according to the client’s plan of care.
• Assist in providing a safe environment and promote quality patient care through adherence to established policies, procedures and standards.

Ensure client’s rights are adhered to. These include but are not limited to:

• the right to privacy and dignity while care is being provided
• the right to accept or refuse care
• the right to confidentiality of their information
• Use equipment properly and in a safe manner.

Respond rapidly and appropriately in an emergency situation Qualifications:

• Certified in CPR
• Certification as a Home Health Aide from a recognized community college or vocational school.
• Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience required.
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with the organizations requirements.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
• Empathy for the needs of the client
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to express spoken and/or written ideas in English
• Treats clients, staff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents appositive public image.
• Ensures confidentiality and security of the client’s medical information.
• Works as a team member

We have immediate openings for HHA , to be considered please respond asap.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Lancaster, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations