Amore Home Health is looking for an experienced Certified Home Health Aide to cover the Alameda County area.
We are a home health agency that is committed to delivering quality patient care in the comfort of their own home. We have a team of experienced, qualified, caring, and licensed professionals who are carefully selected and are always available to address the patient’s needs. This position would also be part time in office as needed and training will be provided.
Job Title/Position: Certified Home Health Aide
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.
The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient’s care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Providing hands-on personal care including:
A. Baths
B. Back rubs
C. Oral hygiene
D. Shampoos
E. Changing bed linen
F. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
G. Skin care to prevent breakdown
H. Assisting the patient with toileting activities
I. Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
2. Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
3. Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
4. Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
5. Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
6. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
7. Performing simple procedures as an extension of nursing services as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
8. Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
9. Doing the patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
10. Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
11. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
12. Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
13. Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
The above statements are only meant 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.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
1. Meets the training requirements and successfully completes:
A. A training and competency evaluation program that meets §484.80 (b) and (c); or
B. A competency evaluation that meets the requirements of §484.80 (c); or
C. A nurse aide training and competency evaluation approved by the state as meeting the requirements of §483.151 through §483.154 and is currently in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or
D. The requirements of a state licensure program that meets the provisions of §484.80 (b) and (c).
2. Shows PROOF of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau, preferred.
3. At least 18 years of age.
4. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
5. Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
6. Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and the impaired.
7. Possess and maintains CURRENT CPR certification.
8. Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
9. Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.
JOB LIMITATIONS
The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State's Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders, or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge, and skill of a nurse, such as sterile techniques.
Amore Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-free work environment."
*Every effort has been made to identify the major functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
The home office is located at 39420 Liberty St. Suite 155 Fremont, CA.
Job Type: Part-time, Per Diem
Job Types: Part-time, Per diem
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Referral program
Medical specialties:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Home Health Aide: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CNA (Preferred)
- Certified Home Health Aide (Required)
Work Location: On the road