Primary Job Responsibilities

• Providing mobile client with assistance, company, and comfort.
• Executes the patient care plan and communicates well with RN Case Manager
• Monitoring the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of client and reporting changes to designated parties
• Performing assistance with personal hygiene care
• Performing light housekeeping duties in patient's living area
• Aware of and follows nutritional guidelines for patient
• Preparing meals and assisting clients with eating and drinking
• Assisting with the use of incontinence products or providing bathroom visit support
• Encourage client to take daily walks for exercise
• With prior approval by Staffing Coordinator, accompanying clients on trips, such as medical appointments.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe environment.
• Documents care using Agency approved Electronic Visit Verification system from the patient's care location.
• Maintain consistent communication with Staffing Coordinator regarding scheduled coverage of client's care
• With prior authorization and proper training, assist in the administering of medicine and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.

Job Requirements

• Must be a reliable professional with dependable transportation
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Ability to understand both written and verbal directions and instructions
• Certificate or proof of attendance and curriculum for approved training program
• Successful completion (score of 85% or higher) of KeystoneCare Home Care Home Services Equivalency Testing
• Possession of strong organization skills
• Understanding, compassionate attitude toward the care of the sick
• Ability to document actions and observations with detail and accuracy
• One year home health experience preferred.
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and willingness to receive future vaccinations as directed.
• This is a full-time position: Every other Monday and Friday, 8am-8pm; every other weekend 8am-8pm. Opposing weekdays are 9am-2pm

The Home Health Aide provides the patient with personal care assistance and home support in an effort to maintain a clean, safe environment for the elderly or convalescing patient, allowing them to remain in their own home. Home Health Aides work in patient homes and in facilities. Home Health Aides possess the ability and willingness to interact with residents, family members, personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. They regularly communicate with the medical staff, nursing personnel, and other units. Home Health Aide’s function under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Staffing Coordinator.

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KeystoneCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer