Home Health Aide - HHA
Company: Aveanna
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Home Health Aide - HHAApplyRefer a FriendBackJob
DetailsRequisition #:159054Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL
33301Category:Home Health AideSalary:Starting at $10.00 per
hourPosition OverviewThe Home Health Aide is responsible for
providing personal care, household assistance and assistance with
daily living activities that improve quality of life by allowing
our patients to remain in their home while adhering to
confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all
times.Essential Job Functions Provide services that are ordered by
the physician in the plan of care within the scope of practice per
state law Perform, assist, evaluate and document medical care, such
as:o Basic first aido Read and record vital (temperature, pulse,
respiration)o Range of motion exerciseso Ambulation, transfer and
positioning with wheelchairs and other non-life support medical
equipment and deviceso Prepare meals according to dietary and
nutritional needso Care for patients special conditions and needs
within scope of authorized tasks Help patient maintain good
personal hygiene, such as:o Assistance with bathing, toileting,
grooming, shaving, skin and nail care, oral hygiene, dressing and
eating Assist with household management, such as:o Home safety and
sanitationo Infection controlo General light housekeeping, laundry,
and shopping specific to patient Thorough completion and
coordination of all required documentation, such as:o Maintaining
and completing the necessary patient/family and Company
documentation records upon conclusion of each visito Observe and
report significant changes in patients condition to the (RN)
Nursing SupervisorRequirements High school graduate or GED Current
CPR certification Valid Drivers License and Acceptable MVR Ongoing
Education:o A Home Health Aide must receive at least 12 hours of
in-service training during each 12-month period. In-service
training may occur while an aide is furnishing care to a patient.
Demonstrated proficiency in clinical assessments, documentation and
compliance with aide care and policies and proceduresAdditional
state specific requirements: Continuing Education as required by
state Georgia:o Successful completion of Nurse Aide training and
competency evaluation program pursuant to the requirements of 42
CFR part 483, Subpart D; oro Health Care or Personal Care
credentialing program recognized and approved by the state; oro
Successful completion of 40 hour training program provided by a
private home care provider which addresses at least the areas
specified in the PHCP rules Illinois:o Appropriate clearing of
Illinois Department of Public Health Health Care Worker Registry,o
Successful completion of Long-Term Care Assistants and Aides
Training Programs Code; oro Documentation of current registration
from another state; oro Successful completion of a Nursing Arts
Program which included at least 40 hours of supervised clinical
experience from an accredited nursing program as evidenced by
diploma, certificate or other written verification from the school
and proof of successful completion of the written portion of the
Department established nursing assistant competency test; oro
Successful completion of a US military Training Program that
includes the content of the Basic Nursing Assistant Training
Program as evidenced by a diploma, certification DD-214, or other
written verification and successful completion of the written
portion of the Department-established nursing assistant competency
evaluation Proof of completion of a nursing program in a foreign
country.Other Skills/Abilities Attention to detail Time Management
Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution Good organization
and communication skillsPhysical Requirements Must be able to
speak, write, read and understand English Must be able to travel
Must be able to lift 50 pounds Prolonged walking, standing,
bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting Must be able to sit and climb
stairs Must have visual and hearing acuity Must have strong sense
of smell and touch Must be able to sufficiently reposition patients
and move equipment without assistance Must be able to appropriately
respond physically and mentally to emergency situations in the home
or during transportEnvironment Must be able to function in a wide
variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and
other various conditions Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids
and infectious diseasesOther Duties Please note this job
description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required
of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and
activities may change at any time with or without notice.CCPA
Notice for Job Applicants, Contractors, and Employees Residing in
CaliforniaAs an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds,
employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all
relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and
testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as
appropriate.Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California
(https://www.aveanna.com/CCPANotice.html) Apply
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