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About the Role
Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services to the patient in their place of residence. Assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with patient and family, and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under the direction of the RN and according to the Aide Plan of Care.
- Assist the patient with safe transfers and ambulation per agency policy.
- Report changes and document pertinent information and care rendered to ensure continuity of care.
- Practice accepted infection control principles.
- Provide a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
- Promote positive, supportive, and respectful communication with patients, families, and other employees.
- Provide an environment that promotes respect for patients, privacy, and property.
- Assist the patient with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
- Contribute to the management and efficient operation of the agency and demonstrate effective time management skills.
- Perform treatments and procedures according to agency policy.
- Promote the agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
- Prepare clinical notes and update the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty (60) days.
- Communicate with the physician regarding patient needs and report any changes in patient condition; obtain/receive physician’s orders as required.
- Communicate with community health-related persons to coordinate the care plan.
- Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.
- Ensure arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.
- Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care provided every fourteen (14) days.
- Adhere to all Company policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must have a current valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregivers, as well as to other Agency staff.
- Demonstrates interest in the welfare of ill and elderly.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid and current auto liability insurance.
Skills
- Assisting patients with safe transfers and ambulation.
- Reporting changes and documenting pertinent information and care rendered.
- Practicing accepted infection control principles.
- Providing a clean, safe, and comfortable environment.
- Promoting positive, supportive, and respectful communication.
- Assisting patients with proper nutrition and adequate fluid intake.
- Performing treatments and procedures.
- Effective time management.
Location
- AUSTIN, TX 78759
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- At least one year experience, preferred, as a Hospice Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home, home health agency, hospice, or long-term care facility or completion of Certified Nursing Assistant or Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregivers, as well as to other Agency staff.
Education Level
- High School Diploma Preferred.
- Successful completion of one of the following: A) Training program/competency eval as specified in §418.76(b)(c)of the Medicare regulations; B) Competency eval program that meets §418.76( c); C) Nurse aide training/competency eval program approved by the state and listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; D) State Licensure program that meets requirements of §418.76(b)©.
- Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist that meets §418.76© and written Skills Test.