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Personal Touch Home Care & Hospice, a leader in the home care industry began operations in 1974 and has grown into a national company providing in home nursing care.
We are seeking a qualified Home Health Aide for our Chesapeake office location.
Please Note: Must have a current CNA License to be considered.
JOB SUMMARY:
The hospice home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
a. Baths—bed, tub, shower
b. Back rubs
c. Oral hygiene
d. Changing bed linen
e. Assisting the patient with dressing and undressing
f. Assisting with grooming—care of hair, including shampoo, shaving, the ordinary care of nails and skin care
g. Assisting the patient with toileting activities
h. Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary
i. Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly
a. Light housekeeping
b. Making and changing beds
c. Dusting, vacuuming and mopping the rooms used by patient
d. Tidying the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom
e. Shopping for patient if no other arrangement is possible
f. Personal laundry of patient if no family member available or able
Job Type: PRN
Weekly schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
License/Certification:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: PRN hours every week
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