What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health aide hha position at LHC Group?
We are hiring a Home Health Aide for PRN Home Health Visits in Key West! Must be willing to commute to and work in Key West!
The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing patients with in-home personal care and designated health related services to maintain the patient's physical and emotional well being, while following the written plan of care, Medicare / Medicaid regulations and agency policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Reports any unusual circumstance in the patient's condition or home environment to the primary RN / Patient Care Manager.
- Follows current written aide assignment sheet to provide personal care and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) to include mobility transfer, walking, grooming, bathing, dressing or undressing, eating, or toileting.
- As assigned, performs incidental household services essential to the patient's health care at home that are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization.
- Completes a clinical note for each visit within required timeframes, which must be incorporated into the patient's record.
- Participates in the in-services program. Completes at least six hours of in-services every six months.
- Participates in daily report. Adheres to and supports care management model within the agency.
- Participates in QA / QI plan or process.
- Provides care according to the aide plan of care assignment sheet and in accordance to State Practice Act or regulations.
- Records and notifies RN Patient Care Manager of any variations from the established parameters or changes in the patients condition.
Qualifications
License Requirements
- Successful completion of a competency evaluation.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Additional State Specific Requirements
FL : Successful completion of at least forty hours of training in areas required by Agency for Health Care Administration or successfully passing the home health aide competency test (Form AHCA 3110-1007 created by AHCA).
Skill Requirements
- Must be mature and able to deal effectively with the demands of a home health aide position. Able to read, write, and carry out directions promptly and accurately.
Last updated : 2024-08-13
