Job DetailsJob Location: ATEX Hospice - Austin - AUSTIN, TX 78759GENERAL PURPOSE: 

The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting those observations and documenting observations and care performed. The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity, and safety of a patient's care. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Meets the training requirements in accordance with state and federal laws. 

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age. 

Ability to read, write, follow written instructions, and document care given. 

Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. 

           Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and impaired. 

Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene. 

Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. 

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order. 

Must be capable of performing the job functions of this position with or without accommodations. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Providing personal care, including, but not limited to: 

Baths  

 Back rubs  

 Oral hygiene  

Shampoos  

 Changing bed linens  

 Assisting patients with dressing and undressing  

 Skin care to prevent breakdown 

Assisting patient with toileting activities 

Keeping patient’s living area clean 

Planning and preparing nutritious meals. 

Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary 

     Taking and recording oral, rectal, and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood      pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency). 

    Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care. 

Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency). 

Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication. 

    Doing patient's laundry, as appropriate. 

Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.) 

Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse. 

Adhere to the Company's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct. 

Perform other duties as assigned 

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. 
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