- Ability to work in patient's homes in various conditions with minimal supervision
- Possible exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases
- Ability to work flexible schedule
- Ability to travel locally, with possibility of exposure to unpleasant weather
- Ability to understand tie physical and psychosocial concerns/problems of home care patients/caregivers
- Ability to read and write, and hear and speak in a language understandable to most people
- Ability to follow specific directions related to personal care tasks and light housekeeping duties
- Ability to relate well with patients and caregivers
- Ability to lift, turn, and transfer patients weighing to 200 pounds
- Ability to carry bundles weighing up to 10 pounds upstairs
- Prolonged standing and walking required
- Ability to work under sometimes stressful conditions to meet deadlines
- Ability to utilize durable medical equipment in the home
- Provides/assistance with personal care, under direction of tie RN, and according to the Aide Plan of Care
- Provides necessary skills to assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy
- Provides necessary skill to Appropriately report changes and documents pertinent information and care rendered to patient to ensure continuity of care
- Practices accepted infection control principles
- Provides a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for patient
- Promotes positive, supportive, respectful communication to patient/family and other employees
- Provides an environment which promotes respect for patient privacy and property
- Provides skills necessary to assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake
- Demonstrates effective time management skills and contributes to the efficient operation of the agency
- Provides Skills necessary to perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy
- Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency by attending 12 hours of in-services per year, case conferences, and team meetings
- Promotes the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
- Completes a comprehensive home care orientation
- Participates in the quality improvement program
- Adheres to all agency policies and procedures
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
