We are searching for an ambitious Home Health Aide to join our dedicated team at Quality Home Health in Huntsville, TN.
Growing your career as a Full Time Home Health Aide is an unparalleled opportunity to develop necessary skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, research and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Home Health Aide at Quality Home Health today!
JOB DESCRIPTION HOME HEALTH AIDE Provides hands on personal care, under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, to each assigned patient. Delivers efficient and effective quality patient care.
QUALIFICATIONS: Certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant from the state of Tennessee or completion of required curriculum/hours in accordance with Federal/State regulations. Current valid driver's license. Must be able to provide hands on personal care to assigned patients. Working knowledge of the home health care program and previous experience providing home health aide visits preferred. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Accepts patient care reports and patient assignments from the RN Team Leader for all patients assigned. Coordinates with the RN Team Leader timely completion of assigned visits and submission of the required documentation. Obtains a weekly visiting schedule for all assigned patients and conducts visits according to the schedule. Contacts the RN Team Leader on a daily basis for any changes to the schedule. Notifies the RN Team Leader of any anticipated problems with the posted schedule. Provides as much advance notice of changes/problems as is possible. Establishes and maintains an effective and efficient visit route and provides hands on personal care to assigned patients in accordance with the personal care-care plan developed by a RN. Provides frequent communication to the RN Team Leader, team members, etc., to report changes in the patient's general condition and/or personal care needs. This includes but is not limited to; abnormal vital signs, significant findings or changes in the patient's general health and/or living conditions, etc. Makes assigned personal care visits in accordance with the care plan. May assist the patient with medications that are ordinarily self administered. Completes supporting documentation in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to; visit report, route and time sheet, etc. Is available and makes prn and routine personal care patient visits when indicated and as requested. Is available and rotates after hours and weekend assignments when requested/assigned. Attends team conferences for all patients assigned to the aide. Participates and offers input regarding each patient's care and progress toward individual patient goals. Oversees the timely requisition of indicated patient supplies in appropriate quantities. Understands and adheres to all organizational policies, procedures, and processes (administrative, personnel, clinical, etc.). Seeks guidance and further clarification of organizational policies, procedures, and processes when uncertainty/confusion arises. Provides input in the evaluation of other team member's job performance upon request. Attends inservices, seminars, or other meetings as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management. Maintains confidentiality of information related to business practices, business activities and personnel. Participates willingly with special projects and overtime work when requested. Maintains a professional attitude when working with staff, fostering the team philosophy and team environment for all personnel. Always provides proper notification and/or advance notice for absence or tardiness without abuse. Does not allow personal affairs to interfere with scheduled work time. Maintains a professional appearance at all times. Benefits of working as a Home Health Aide in Huntsville, TN:
? Excellent benefits
? Professional Development Opportunities
? Attractive packageCompetitive Pay
