Home Health Aide

Company: Wesley
Location: Kent
Posted on: September 25, 2022

Job Description:

Competently, reliably and safely provide in-home services including personal care, housekeeping, meal preparation and laundry, and companionship to Home Health and Home Care clients according to a written Plan of Care. Approach all clients/residents with care, compassion, and a commitment to fulfilling their care needs. Recognize and report any physical or environmental changes that might adversely affect the client.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSFollow the Plan of Care initiated by the RN/LPN or Director for each client. Activities and care may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Personal Care Duties
• Baths, showers, toileting, dressing/undressing, skin care, and other personal care needs.
• Shopping and/or meal preparation.
• Medication reminders.
• Resident safety checks as assigne
• Reporting changes in physical, mental or emotional condition to Wellness Nurse, Unit Manager, and/or WHCHS offic
• Documentation of visits and care given/refused and arrival/departure times as required.
• Weight and vital signs as directed.
• Assist with gait, including proper use of walkers or other equipment.
• Position in bed, assist with ROM or other routine exercise programs as directed.
• Provide all tasks within licensed scope of practice in a home setting.
• Provide foot/nail care as instructed by supervisors and per Plan of Care. l.
• Follow universal precautions.m.
• Knowledgeable of and follows emergency procedures.
• Housekeeping Duties
• Assist in maintaining neat, orderly, and safe environment in each client's home.
• Housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, grocery shopping, errands as requested by client and included in Plan of Care.
• Maintain a written log with receipts of all client money used to purchase goods or materials for client's care.
• Performs other duties as requested and as indicated on Plan of Care.QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTSEducation Background
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion with a passing grade of an NAC training program.Licensure, Registration, Certification
• Possess and maintain Washington state NAC or HCA (Home Care Aide) license.
• Maintain annual requirements for TB, CPR/First Aid, and continuing education.
• Have a valid Washington State Driver's license or have access to public transportation unless assignments can be made within transportation limits.
• Ability to safely drive a car if applicable and provide proof of current automobile insurance.Special Training/Skills
• Recognize and report adverse changes to RN/LPN - Wellness Nurse (campus) or Home Health office (after hours for Wellness Nurse and for all off-campus clients).
• Must be able to read and write in English and to communicate with clients / patients / staff / coworkers / agency staff.
• Must be able to remain calm under stress.
• Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Understand and respond to a diverse population.Work Experience
• Able to perform duties within the scope of practice of license.
• Follow written Plan of Care completely, reliably and competently.
• Must be able to get paperwork/client documentation to office within specified time worked (must be in by end of week worked).
• Must use telephone for documenting time in/out.
• Ensures confidentiality of client records/information.
• Document time-in and time-out for each client.
• Cooperative and courteous to clients and their support team members.
• Must wear WHCHS name/picture badge at all times while working.
• Report to work on time; be neat, clean and well groomed, follow dress code if indicated.Physical Demands
• Ability to give all direct client care within scope of license and according to written Plan of Care.
• Ability to move about in congested areas.
• Freedom from communicable infection(s).
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop and squat for client care and assessment.
• Sit for charting, phone use, feeding of residents and computer use.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. PM21 PI191728777

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