JOB SUMMARY:

A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of professional peronnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must meet Medicare Conditions of Participation for Home Health Aide training program and competency.
• Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.
• Ability to carry out directions, read and write.
• Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Performs personal care and bath as ordered.
• Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
• Reports changes in the patient’s condition, including skin condition and needs to skilled professional overseeing the patient’s care.
• Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned.
• Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned.
• Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy services, e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned.
• Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned.
• Attends inservice and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.
• Attends patient care conferences as scheduled.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIP:

• Supervised by: Clinical Manager/Patient Care Coordinator/RNs, PTs, OTs, SLPs

RISK EXPOSURE:

• High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.



I have read the above job description and fully understand the conditions set forth therein, and if employed a Home Health Aide, I will perform these duties to the best of my knowledge and ability.

To Apply: Email resumes to Trent.Wise@jfs.ohio.gov with “Aspire – Home Health Aide” in the subject line.