Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $17-20 per Hour
Home Health Aide
Job Description:Delivers quality home health care services to the Agencys clients under the direction of a Registered Nurse or Therapist in accordance with physician orders, Agency and industry standards, and federal and state regulations.
Reports to:Registered Nurse or Therapist and Staffing Coordinator
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assists residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, eating, transferring, and mobility
Engages residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
Responds to all resident needs and/or requests for care promptly, and provides or obtains assistance with care as necessary
Observes residents for changes in physical, emotional, mental, or behavioral condition, unusual symptoms, accidents, injuries, or unusual occurrences, and reports promptly to a licensed nurse
Completes all forms and documentation such as incident reports, change of condition reports, and behavior tracking, as requested, and in a timely manner
Prepares and serves meals, assists with eating, not including tube feeding
Makes beds, empties garbage, and tidies rooms daily and as needed
Education and Experience:
Washington DC Home Health Aide license
CPR Certificate
High school diploma or equivalent