Home Health Aide (HHA)

JOB SUMMARY:

A Home Health Aide (HHA) is a paraprofessional who is specifically trained and competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the registered nurse (RN).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be able to pass a required background check
• Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly
• Ability to carry out directions, read, and write
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification as a Home Health Aide (HHA) or completion of a recognized training program
• Previous experience in caregiving or a related field is preferred

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures
• Performs personal care and bath as ordered
• Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy
• Reports the changes in the patient’s condition and needs to the RN
• Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned
• Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy services (e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned)
• Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned
• Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary
• Attends patient care conferences as scheduled

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:

Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor/RNs, PTs, OTs, SLPs

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity
• Ability to work for extended periods of time while standing and being involved in physical activity
• Heavy lifting as needed
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis