Job Description
Job Description
MUST HAVE DC Board of Nursing HHA License
PHP Inc. dba ASAP Services is a seeking a Home Healthcare HHA - Home Healthcare Aide to join our team. We are a DC based Home Health Agency. ASAP is a community-based home health care agency that has been providing quality home health care needs for many years. Our mission is to provide independence and enhance quality of life at home. Full-time employees are eligible for company car.
Benefits: Only for full time employees
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
- Positive and supportive work environment
- Contribution to improving healthcare access and quality in the community
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Health insurance
- Vision
- Dental
- Paid Time Off
- Referral program
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
Providing personal care including:
- Baths
- Back rubs
- Oral hygiene
- Shampoos
- Changing bed linen
- Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
- Skincare to prevent breakdown
- Assisting the patient with toileting activities
- Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
- Planning and preparing a nutritious meal.
- Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
- Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
- Assisting patients in the self-administration of medication.
- Doing patient's laundry, as appropriate.
- Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)
- Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
- Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
Qualifications:
- DC Board of Nursing HHA License
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Current TB Clearance (PPD, QuantiFeron, or Chest x-ray)
- Current Physical Health clearance
- Covid-19 vaccine (including booster) or an exemption approval from DC DOH
- Current background check
- Eligibility to work in the US
- Experience preferred not mandatory
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18/hr.
Work Location: In the field
Note - The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
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