NA AIDE

NA AIDE JOB DESCRIPTION

Statement of Responsibility:

An In-Home NA Aide, Companion, Sitter and Respite NA aide is a person who under supervision, supports and maintains a safe clean environment for the patient.

Qualifications: Education and Experience

• 18 years of age or older

• Sufficient education and language, ability to speak, read, understand written orders,and to write basic reports.

Specific:

• Ability to communicate information concerning a patient’s condition clearly.
• Functions independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, inclusive of sitting, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, or moving objects.
• Ability to relate to and work with various personality styles, illness, disability, and elderly.
• Read, write, and communicate in English.

Accountability:

• Registered Nurse, Staffing Coordinator/Administrative Assistant, and Client Service Manager.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Duties should be performed in compliance with all office policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Provide light housekeeping tasks such as preparation of meals, laundering patient’s personal garments. No transporting of patients is allowed, but errands can be ran for patients once a week.
• Maintain a chronological written record of service. Timesheets range in periods of 1 week and are due every other Monday. They MUST be turned in on time to ensure that you are paid in a timely manner, and anytime that you are not able to do so the office should be notified in advance.
• Report any unusual incidents or changes in the patient’s behavior to the appropriate supervisor.
• Provide companionship for the patient; do not take advantage of patient’s by removing any belongings or taking items of kindness from the patient or patient’s home.
• Utilize universal precautions and infection control techniques as necessary.
• The In Home Aide may perform assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and any other hands on care deemed necessary by the RN.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Weekly schedule:

• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $12 - $14