Home Health Aide PRN Part-Time Per Diem

Job Summary: Provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist. The Home Health Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate professional and performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort

Job Duties:

• Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the
• Range of motion exercises
• Assistance in ambulation or exercises
• Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to:
• Bathing
• Shampooing
• Skin care/nail care
• Oral hygiene
• Shaving
• Dressing
• Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to:
• Meal preparation/feeding
• Laundry
• Light housekeeping
• Assists in the administration of medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (per state nurse practice laws and Agency policy).
• Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the Registered Nurse or Therapist. Follows reporting guidelines in the Care
• Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client's records. Completes the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations. Submits documentation per Agency requirements—at least
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following Agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation about its operation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational
• Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the
• Attends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements. Identifies learning needs to Agency
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Attendance Requirements:

• Must be able to work nights and weekends as required
• Must be available, and on-time for scheduled work shifts

Educational Requirements:

• Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation

Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) months of work experience in a supervised setting, preferably health care

Credential/Licensure Required:

• Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirement sand in good repair. Good driving

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Drug test
• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
• Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position

Compensation

$23.33 per hour or $35 per visit .

The final offer will be determined after careful consideration of multiple factors such as relevant skills, years of experience , and education.

KPH Healthcare Services, Inc. is a multistate organization and abides by all local, state , and federal regulations as it pertains to minimum wage requirements .