Home Health Aide

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides assistance with personal care, hygiene and activities of daily living.
2. Encourages patient participation in activities to the extent to which the patient is able.
3. Assists with ambulation.
4. Assists patient to: a) bed, b) commode, c) chair.
5. Turns and positions bed bound patients.
6. Measures and records intake/output, as assigned.
7. Measures and records temperature, pulse and respiration on each visit.
8. Changes bed linen in needed.
9. Prepares simple meals following dietary instructions as instructed.
10. Maintains a neat and clean environment.
11. May grocery shop one time a week for list of ten items or less as needed.
12. Informs RN/supervisor of any changes in patient’s condition or home situation as they occur.
13. Follows care plan as written.
14. Provides documentation of care given on Leon at Home approved forms.

EDUCATION

High school graduate preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

Home Heath Aide Certificate (required)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Minimum 1 year experience required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Fluent in English and Spanish required.

The Home Health Aide plays a vital role in supporting our Nursing team by providing compassionate, hands-on assistance that enhances the well-being and comfort of those we serve. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other designated healthcare professional, this position performs assigned non-clinical, medically related services that help ensure high-quality patient care in a home setting.