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The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary group who works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs and to promote comfort. The home health aide is responsible for observing the patient, reporting these 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.

Responsibilities and Duties

Responsibilities of the hospice aide include, but are not limited to, the following: ï‚·

Performing personal care needs after given a patient’s assignment and attending to his/her requests promptly. If unable to perform a certain task, report to the Case Manager immediately. ï‚·

Meeting safety needs of the patient and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, O2 etc.) ï‚·

Giving personal care including baths, back rubs, oral hygiene, shampoos and changing bed linen as often as assigned. ï‚·

Assisting in dressing and undressing patients as assigned. ï‚·

Planning and preparing nutritious meals, including shopping, as assigned. ï‚·

Assisting in feeding the patient as assigned. ï‚·

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

Providing proper care and observation of patient’s skin to prevent the breakdown of tissue over a bony prominence. ï‚·

Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the Case Manager.

Also aware of the caregiver or other individuals living with the patient and interpersonal issues.

Assisting in ambulation and exercise as instructed by the hospice nurse or therapist. ï‚·

Maintain the dignity of the dying patient. ï‚·

Support the patients and family's unique spiritual and cultural beliefs. ï‚·

Consult and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and others involved in the patients care.

Qualifications and Skills

1) Current, unrestricted certificate as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant in the State of California

2) Effective August 14, 1990, a person who has successfully completed a state established or another training program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(a) and a competency evaluation program, or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b), or a competency evaluation program or state licensure program that meets the requirements of S 484.36(b).

3) At least 18 years of age.

4) Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.

5) Understands hospice philosophy, comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.

6) Satisfactory references from previous employers.

7) Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision. Secure with issues of death/dying. Provides a calm manner when in a patient’s home.

8) Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.

9) Possess and maintains current CPR certification.

10) Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.

11) Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements and is in good working order.

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