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The Home Health Aide is responsible for performing assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction, and supervision of a registered nurse (RN). Such care must be provided in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the agency, and as may be required by the Clinical Manager, Director of Nursing, or Administrator to ensure that the highest quality care is always maintained.
Performs all personal care activities which are permitted to be performed as contained in a written assignment by a licensed health professional (Aide Care Plan)
· Reviews safety risks within the patient’s home and take appropriate action. Notifies supervisor on risks and actions, documentation actions are taken.
· Protects patient from injury while performing activities.
· Uses appropriate techniques in performing personal hygiene and grooming tasks that include:
o Bed bath
o Sponge, tub, and shower bath
o Hair shampooing in sink, tub, and bed
o Nail and skin care
o Oral hygiene
o Toileting and elimination
· Recognizes emergencies and has the knowledge of instituting emergency procedures within their scope if the situation arises while providing patient care.
· Communicates effectively through the ability to read, write and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregivers, as well as other HHA staff.
· Reports to the appropriate supervisor changes in the patient’s condition including changes in appearance, behavior, and other elements of body functioning.
· Recognize and report changes in skin condition, including pressure ulcers to the Director of Nursing/Administrator or other members of the health care team.
· Provides proper body positioning for patients.
· Assists with restorative exercises to include a normal range of motion (ROM) and/or other specific exercises and treatments assigned by a registered nurse, physical therapist, or occupational therapist.
· Uses safe transfer and ambulation techniques including the use of assistive devices when assisting patients.
· Measures and records temperature, pulse, and respiration
· Maintains a clean and healthy patient environment.
· Measures and records fluid intake and output when indicated in the care plan.
· Assistance in administering medications ordinarily self-administered.
Other Duties
· Reinforces dressings when assigned to do so by the care plan.
· Able to work with the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of our patients and other populations served by HHA, including understanding the need for respect for our patient’s privacy, and their property.
· Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with agency policy.
· Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
· Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Share information only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is in the best interest of the patient.
· Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
· Maintain your required licenses, certifications, and mandatory skill updates.
Comply with all policies, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Use your skills to make an impact
Required Qualifications
HHA 75 Hour certification or CNA State License
CPR certification
OSHA Certificate
HIV/AIDS Certificate
HIPAA Certificate
Alzheimer's Certificate
Domestic Violence Certificate
Minimum 1+ year(s) professional or personal experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses, or challenging behaviors
This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record with no more than 2 points within the last 3 years
This role is part of Humana's Driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 limits.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Pay Range
The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
$31,200 - $40,600 per year
Description of Benefits
Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.
About Us
About OneHome: OneHome coordinates a full range of post-acute care ranging from home health, infusion therapy and durable medical equipment services at patients’ homes. OneHome’s patient focused model creates one integrated point of accountability that coordinates with physicians, hospitals and health plans serving more than one million health plan members nationwide. OneHome was acquired by Humana in 2021 to advance value-based care. Our culture is inclusive, diverse, and above all, caring. It is important to us that our employees are engaged, supported and fairly treated. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to ensure the health and financial well-being of you and your family.About Humana: Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is committed to putting health first – for our teammates, our customers, and our company. Through our Humana insurance services, and our CenterWell healthcare services, we make it easier for the millions of people we serve to achieve their best health – delivering the care and service they need, when they need it. These efforts are leading to a better quality of life for people with Medicare, Medicaid, families, individuals, military service personnel, and communities at large.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
