Home Health Aide (HHA)
Company: Advanced Nursing Concepts (ANC)
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: January 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Advanced Nursing Concepts (ANC) - JOB DESCRIPTION
Home Health Aide (HHA)
JOB SUMMARY:
A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, 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 meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide
training program and competency.
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.
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 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 inservice 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
RISK EXPOSURE:
High risk
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and
being involved in physical activity.
Heavy lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular
basis.
Keywords: Advanced Nursing Concepts (ANC), Deltona , Home Health Aide (HHA), Other , Leesburg, Florida
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