BRONX, NY R.A.I.N. Total Care Inc.

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Position Summary:

A home health aide is a person who carries out health care tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed therapist. Direct report is to the Coordinator for scheduling and case assignment. S/he may also provide assistance with personal hygiene, housekeeping and other related supportive tasks. The HHA provides such care to a patient in his/her place of residence.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL CLINICAL FUNCTIONS:
Performs ONLY those functions listed on each patient’s care plan:
Personal Care – assists with:
Tub, bed, sponge bath or shower
Oral hygiene – care of teeth and mouth
Care of hair
Shaving
Care of nails, except for cutting of nails
Routine skin care/lotion, massage
Positioning and turning of patients who cannot assist self
Elimination
Dressing
Eating
Weigh patient
TREATMENTS, AFTER DEMONSTRATING COMPETENCY TO AN RN, ASSIST WITH:
Ambulation, including guarding and holding patients who have difficulty
Transfer of patients who cannot assist self:
From bed to chair/wheelchair
With bedpan or to bathroom
To sitting position
With Hoyer lift
Exercise program (excluding passive exercises)
Non-sterile dressing change
Prosthesis
Special equipment
Vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure
Intake and output
Specimen collection: urine, stool and sputum
Cooling sponge bath
Condom (Texas) catheter
Care of indwelling and straight catheters
Remind to take/assist with medications
Test Urine
Simple soaks
Special skin care
Use of rehabilitative devices
Application of binders, ace bandages and other supports
Homemaking and Nutritional Support – assists with:
Meal planning and preparation
Serving and feeding patient
Linen change
Laundry
Light housekeeping
Grocery shopping
Dishwashing
Shopping
Payment of bills
Essential errands
Handle mail

The following functions are performed only after demonstration of competency to an RN on a case-by-case basis AND when the patient is self-directing.

Care of catheter or colostomy drainage bag
Change of colostomy appliance
Other allowable activities listed in the New York State Department of Health
o Matrix as determined on a case-by-case basis by the coordinating nurse in consultation with the administrator
Follows universal precautions whenever giving any aspect of patient care
Responds to the physical, emotional and development needs of patient
Follows emergency procedures in the event of any incident, i.e., accident, injury or significant change in patient’s condition.

ESSENTIAL ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS:

Respects patient rights always
Maintains confidentiality
Records each activity performed on each case daily
Reports any incident or change in the condition of patient or environment immediately
Submits duty sheets and recordings on a timely basis
Follows all appropriate agency policies
Attends at least 12 hours of in-service education annually
Provides all information required for the maintenance of her/his personnel record.
Shows interest, asks questions and seeks help as indicated; is receptive to supervision
Develops relationships and are cooperative with patient, family and supervisor
Is productive and uses time efficiently
Is self-reliant and plans appropriately
Maintains appropriate professional appearance
Follows instructions, is punctual and attendance is acceptable
Cooperates with supervisor and with patient/family

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrated physical ability to perform lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling activities at a medium strength level
Valid Home Health Aide Certificate
Clearance through the State Criminal History Record Check
Experience in personnel or casework
Demonstrate 6th grade literacy level
Good communication skills, Bilingual/ Spanish, Russian and other languages as needed in our diverse community preferred

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