What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide (PRN) position at Patriot At Home?
Patriot Homecare is a rapidly growing, quality focused, family owned and operated local home health network looking for a PRN Home Health Aide to join our team! Are you tired of working the same corporate job where you are not appreciated? Contact us and learn about what it is to be a valued member of our Patriot Family!
As a Home Health Aide, you will provide personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction, and supervision of the staff nurse and the Nurse Supervisor.
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Territory: We are looking to fill PRN roles in Stark and Summit County.
As a Home Health Aide, you will:
- Follows the plan of care to provide safe, competent care to the client
- Helps maintain the patient to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment
- Assists the patient with ambulation as ordered by the physician and approved and supervised by the nurse
- Assists the therapy personnel as needed with rehabilitative processes
- Encourages the patient to become as independent as possible according to the nursing care plan
- Reports any change in the patient's mental or physical condition or in the home situation to the staff nurse
- Conforms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits by staff members can be coordinated
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Preferably a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have valid STNA License
- Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of training which includes an introduction to personal care services
- Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to patient, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this
- Must have current CPR license
- Must have criminal background check
Job Conditions:
- The ability to drive and the ability to access clients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required
- Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care
- On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach, and move client weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds
*This position is paid at a competitive PRN rate*
We cannot wait for you to join our team!
Patriot Homecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $23,900 - $30,200
