Home Health Aides with Grace and Glory Hospice visit and provide care to patients in their homes. Each patient has a different Plan of Care managed by the RN Case Manager.
Responsibilities and Duties
The Hospice Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care under the direction of a registered nurse.
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Perform Personal Care for Patients (bathing,dressing,toileting,feeding, etc) according to the Plan of Care
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Document care provided according to agency policy through our online system HospiceMD
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Report any deviations from the Plan of Care to the Case Manager (or designee if not available).
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Use durable medical equipment.
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Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
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Provide proper care and observation of the patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
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Reports any changes/areas of concern to Case Manager.
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Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
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Participate in QAPI activities.
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Participate in IDG meetings, as appropriate.
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NEVER dispense or administer medications.
Job Conditions
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The ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
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Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.
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Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.
Home Health Aide Certification-
CPR Certification
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Physical Form signed by Doctor - (we provide this form)
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Recent 2 Step TB Test and Titers (checks for previous vaccinations)
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2 forms of ID (driver's license, social security card, passport)
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Auto Insurance
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Resume
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2 References
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Good means of communication
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Reliable transportation
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