What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide: Concord Township position at Penn Home Health Care?
Job Description
Job Description
DUTIES
Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the staff nurse and the Director of Nursing.
JOB CONDITIONS
The ability to drive and the ability to access patients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required.
Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.
On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250
QUALIFICATIONS
Prefer a high school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of one of the following:
- A minimum 75 hours training meeting the requirements of 42 CFR 484.36. or
- The nurse aid certification & training program sponsored by the PA Department of Education.
Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to patient, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this.
Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation.
Must understand and respect patient’s including ethics and confidentiality of care.
Must have a complete criminal background check.
Must have a current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.
Job Type: Full-time and Part-time
DUTIES
Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the staff nurse and the Director of Nursing.
JOB CONDITIONS
The ability to drive and the ability to access patients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required.
Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.
On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250
QUALIFICATIONS
Prefer a high school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of one of the following:
- A minimum 75 hours training meeting the requirements of 42 CFR 484.36. or
- The nurse aid certification & training program sponsored by the PA Department of Education.
Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to patient, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this.
Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation.
Must understand and respect patient’s including ethics and confidentiality of care.
Must have a complete criminal background check.
Must have a current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.
Job Type: Full-time and Part-time