Home Health Aide
Company: ComForCare Home Care - North Montgomery County
Location: Telford
Posted on: January 25, 2023
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Job Description:
Looking for individuals to join our home care family.
At ComForCare Home Care we value our employees like family. We
celebrate success and have fun. Our focus is to help our clients
and employees live their best lives possible.*Each office is
independently owned and operated. -POSITION SUMMARYProvides
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.
Flexible days/time
Pay $15/hour
Driving Licenses is required -
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REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor / Director of Clinical Services
-QUALIFICATIONS
Successful completion of a formal certification training program
and/or a written skills test and competency evaluation.
Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
Minimum of six (6) months work experience in a supervised setting,
preferably health care facility.
Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of
Care.
Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state
and/or Agency requirements and in good repair. Good driving
record.
-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services
under the direction and supervision of the therapist. -
Range of motion exercises
Assistance in ambulation or exercises
Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to:
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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 Plan.
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 weekly.
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 Manager.
Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use
equipment until orientation about its operation has been provided.
Notifies supervisor of educational needs.
Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary
team through verbal reports, participation in staff meetings, and
team conferences, as requested.
Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
Attends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements.
Identifies learning needs to Agency supervisor.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed
necessary.
-PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDSThe information below is intended to
describe the general context/requirements for performance of this
job.During a typical workday, this position requires the activities
listed. It is not to be considered an exhaustive statement of
duties, responsibilities, or requirements and does not limit the
assignment of additional duties. - - -
By selecting the positions below, you acknowledge that you are
applying for employment with an independently owned and operated
ComForCare franchisee, a separate company and employer from
ComForCare and any of its affiliates or subsidiaries. You
understand that each independent franchisee is solely responsible
for all decisions relating to employment including (and without
limitation to) hiring and termination, and ComForCare does not
accept, review or store my application. Any questions about your
application or the hiring process must be directed to the locally
owned and operated ComForCare franchisee.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran.
Keywords: ComForCare Home Care - North Montgomery County, Bethlehem , Home Health Aide, Other , Telford, Pennsylvania
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