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Home Health Aide Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

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  • Home Health Aide
  • Senior Home Health Aide
  • Nursing Assistant (CNA certification required)
  • Home Health Aide (Part-Time)
  • Caregiver
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Home Health Aide Job Description Examples:

Example 1

Rocky View Private Health Care provides essential home care services to Cochrane Alberta residents and surrounding rural clients in the Rocky View County.

Our Certified Care Providers cover a wide range of care and support options including but not limited to: Caregiver relief, Full Personal Care, Companion Services, Companionship and Housekeeping, Nursing, Cooking/Meal Prep, Transportation to Medical or Social Commitments.

Why Join Us
  • Competitive Compensation

  • Make a real difference in someone�s life

  • Great work environment.

  • Flexible hours and scheduling

    Job Requirements
  • Provide tailored care to residents, including personal care, activities of daily living, laundry, light housekeeping, assistance with meal prep, assistance with recreational activities and leisure activities as per individual care plans.

  • Assist clients with transfers, execute ostomy care and G tube maintenance

  • Provide Medication Assistance Program requirements as per resident care plan

  • Report changes in resident conditions as well as any other pertinent information (maintenance issues, concerns) in a timely manner.

  • Demonstrate flexibility by being willing to change routine to accommodate needs of the resident.

  • Attending appointments using client and/or personal vehicle

  • Helping with personal care routines such as basic hygiene routines, including dressing, bathing and grooming

  • Medication administration

  • Completing documentation that is consistent with Rocky View Private Health Care policies and procedures

    Skills and Experience
  • High level of communication and observation skills

  • Be caring and compassionate, with a passion to help others

  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft computer programs, preferably Microsoft Teams

  • HCA certificate plus GED or Grade 12 English equivalency

  • Availability to work Days, Evenings and Nights

  • A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Check issued in the past year is required

  • Current class 5 Drivers License is required
  • Personal Liability insurance is required

  • Food Safe certificate is preferred

  • Working knowledge of assistive aids is required

  • Recent experience working with elderly or disabled persons, preferably in a supportive living environment. Palliative Care training/experience is an asset

    Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

    Work remotely
  • No

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
    Part-time hours: 20-40 per week

    Salary: $34,528.00-$54,129.00 per year

    Schedule:
  • 10 hour shift
  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • Weekends as needed



    Application question(s):
  • Are you willing to commute to Cochrane?

    Education:
  • AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate Location: In person

    • Example 2

    Desperately NEED TO HIRE HELP � to stay in my own home!
    To: Provide Personal Care (LONG TERM) early AM and later PM

    Perfect for Stay-At-Home Mom's 50+hrs. Per month! Done mornings by 9:30am, done nights around 11:00p.

    Wage: $20.00+/hr (subject to qualifications).

    Responsibilities and Duties
    -Daily AM / PM care including transferring client to and from bed and commode
    -Helping with client toileting
    -Helping with client Showers
    -Helping with client dressing / undressing
    -Helping client with splints
    -Helping client with grooming
    -Help with some Meals
    This is a long term position, Healthcare experience is an asset, not a dealbreaker.

    Applicants:
    -Able to transfer patient manually, (no mechanical lift)
    -Must speak fluent English
    -Have and drive a vehicle
    -Should be fit
    -Must supply a current Criminal Record Check
    -Will train the right person without a Health Aide Certificate
    -Able to work early AM's & later PM's.
    -Must live in the Medicine Hat Area

    Please reply by email with a copy of your resume if interested.

    Job Type: Part-time

    Salary: From $19.00 per hour

    Benefits:
  • Casual dress
  • On-site parking
    Schedule:
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Morning shift
  • Weekend availability

    COVID-19 considerations:
    The prevention of Covid 19 is taken very seriously. You may be required to wear PPE while in the home.

    Application question(s):
  • Do you own and drive your own vehicle?

    Education:
  • DCS / DEC (preferred)

    Experience:
  • Health Aide: 1 year (preferred)

    Language:
  • English (required)

    Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence (required)
  • Home Health Aide (preferred)

    Shift availability:
  • Day Shift Shift (required)

    • Example 3

    Reporting To:Manager of Home Support Program/ Executive Director

    Summary of Functions:

    Provide assistance in personal care, companionship, and with activities of daily living to individuals and families in the home, adhering to the policies, procedures and standards of NOVA West Island.

    Responsibilities:
  • Performs personal care appropriate to the needs of the client within job limitations and according to care plan, taking responsibility for outcome
  • Provides regular feedback to the program manager with respect to care plan and works with the program manager to make any necessary adjustments
  • Advocates for the needs of the clients and family
  • Assesses the home situation with respect to client and HHA safety, immediately informing the program manager with concerns
  • Participates in education sessions and performance reviews
  • Adheres to NOVA Core Values of caring, respect, participation and courage

    Service Responsibilities:

    Monitoring: continuously observes the individual�s or family�s home situation and determines any change in assessment

    Planning: works with the HHA Manager to develop a care plan. Any changes in plan are discussed with individual/family and Manager

    Implementation: performs tasks reflecting the client�s needs including:

    � Personal hygiene supervision/assistance

    � Toileting supervision/assistance

    � Skin care

    � Mobilization assistance about the home

    � Use of mechanical assistance devices if trained (hoyer lift)

    � Meal preparation

    � Feeding

    � Basic laundering

    � Kitchen cleanup after preparing meals

    � Bedmaking unoccupied or occupied

    � Light housekeeping directly related to client care(not heavy or seasonal cleaning)

    � Medication reminding

    � Monitoring for household safety

    � Companionship � recognizing the social and emotional needs of clients and dealing effectively with them

    � Accompanying clients to stores, restaurants within West Island territory if transportation documents are completed. It is not recommended for HHA to accompany clients to medical appointments. (optional)

    General requirements:
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Maintains confidentiality of all aspects of employment, of staff relations, and of patient information
  • Demonstrates self-motivation, self-learning
  • Promotes the organization�s charitable role

    Qualifications:
  • Certificate from a recognized training school
  • Experience with elderly, chronically ill, palliative care population
  • Bilingualism is an asset
  • Knowledge of basic first aid
    *

    Salary: $19.50 per hour, 0.61$ from H9W 4C2 gas stipend

    ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    Se rapportant au :Gestionnaire du programme de soutien � domicile/ Directrice g�n�rale

    R�sum� des t�ches :

    Offrir des soins personnels, de la camaraderie et des activit�s de la vie idienne � domicile aux individus et leurs familles, en respectant les politiques, les proc�dures et les normes de NOVA l'Ouest de l'�le.

    Responsabilit�s :

    � Prodiguer des soins adapt�s aux besoins du client, � l'int�rieur du mandat de l'emploi et selon le plan de soins, tout en �tant responsable des r�sultats

    � Fournir de la r�troaction r�guli�rement au gestionnaire du programme concernant le plan de soins et faire les ajustements n�cessaires

    � Plaider pour les besoins des clients et de leur famille

    � �valuer la situation du domicile en ce qui touche la s�curit� des clients et des aides-soignantes, en informant imm�diatement la gestionnaire du programme de ses pr�occupations

    � Participe aux s�ances de formation et aux �valuations de performance

    � Adh�re aux valeurs fondamentales de NOVA, soit r�ceptivit�, respect, participation et courage

    Responsabilit�s du service :

    Surveillance: observation continue de la situation � domicile de l'individu/famille, afin de d�terminer l'�valuation du changement

    Planification: travaille avec la gestionnaire du programme pour �laborer un plan de soins. Tout changement est discut� avec l'individu/famille et la gestionnaire

    Ex�cution: ex�cute des t�ches refl�tant les besoins du client, y compris :

    � Surveillance/Assistance en hygi�ne personnelle, soins de la peau et toilettage

    � Assistance � la mobilisation � domicile

    � Utilisation de dispositifs d'assistance m�canique, si form� (l�ve-personne Hoyer)

    � Alimentation et pr�paration de repas; nettoyage de la cuisine apr�s.

    � Lessive de base

    � Faire le lit, inoccup� ou occup�

    � M�nage l�ger directement li� aux soins du client (pas de m�nage lourd ou de nettoyage saisonnier)

    � Rappel de m�dicaments

    � Surveillance de la s�curit� du domicile

    � Camaraderie - reconna�tre les besoins sociaux et affectifs des clients

    � Accompagner les clients aux magasins, restaurants situ�s sur le territoire de l'ouest de l'�le, si des documents de transport sont compl�t�s. Il n'est pas recommand� aux aides-soignantes d'accompagner les clients aux rendez-vous m�dicaux. (Optionnel)

    Exigences de base :

    Faire preuve de bonnes comp�tences en communication et en relation interpersonnelle

    Maintenir la confidentialit� de tous les aspects de l'emploi, des relations du personnel et de l'information du patient

    D�montrer de l�auto-motivation et de l�auto-apprentissage

    Promouvoir le r�le de bienfaisance de l'organisme

    Qualifications :

    Certificat d'une �cole de formation reconnue

    Exp�rience avec des personnes �g�es, atteintes de malades chroniques, en soins palliatifs
    Bilinguisme est un atout

    Connaissance de base des premiers soins

    R�mun�ration: 19.50$ par heure, 0.61$ � partir de H9W4C2 forfait essence

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $14.00-$23.00 per hour shift

    • Example 4

    Zagim? Anishinab?k is a progressive First Nations government, located around 22 KM Northeast of Grenfell Town in Saskatchewan.

    Summary OF Position: Under the supervision of the Health Services Manager, the Home Health Aide is responsible for assisting with client personal care according to assessed medical need. The Home Health Aide is a certified position, which operates in consultation with the Community Health Nurse and the Home and Community Care case managers.

    Duties AND Responsibilities:

    � Responsible for establishing and maintaining a schedule of home visits and services provided.

    � Responsible for establishing and maintaining an accurate case management system including referrals, client services, medical complications, etc.

    � Responsible for advising the health team or the health care nurse of client situations where supplemental services may be required while caring for the client in the home.

    � Assist the health care nurse with planning social and recreational activities for clients.

    � Liaise with home care clients regarding programming or services that are available.

    � Possess excellent oral communication skills to effectively communicate with team members and home care clients.

    � Responsible for assisting clients with personal care activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, mouth care, foot-nail care, etc.

    � Responsible for assisting clients with daily home management tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, washing floors, cleaning bathroom, laundry, shopping, banking and other related errands.

    � Drive clients to and from appointments when necessary.

    � Responsible for assisting other administrative support staff in developing policy as it relates to the homecare program and client service.

    � Responsible for advising CHN of any situation which arise, in a timely manner, that may affect the client�s physical or emotional well-being.

    � Responsible for monitoring in-home, non-complex medical tests, including glucose level, blood pressure and vital signs.

    � Any other such duties as assigned.

    Qualifications:

    � Possess a certificate/diploma from a recognized post-secondary institution in the specific personal/geriatric care field.

    � Have at least six (6) months actual and/or practical experience with homecare services.

    � Possess the skills for care coordination, individual wellness plan development and the management of confidential information.

    � Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    � Possess the ability to take direction and work with minimum supervision to ensure completion of duties in a timely and efficient manner.

    � Possess the skill to manage people and conflict in a variety of situations.

    � Possess a valid driver�s license and own a reliable vehicle.

    � Be well organized, punctual, dependable, and reliable.

    � Possess valid CPR/First Aide and Safe Food Handling certifications and maintain said endorsements throughout the term of employment.

    � Meet the insurability requirements of SGI to operate band owned vehicles.

    � Submit to a criminal record check prior to employment.

    � Provide a pre-employment drug screen test prior to employment.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Schedule:
  • Day deadline: 2022-05-16

    • Home Health Aide job summary

    A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.

    Example of a Home Health Aide job summary

    Our healthcare company requires a caring and compassionate Home Health Aide to work with a variety of patients in the local area. The Home Health Aide will be responsible for accompanying patients to local doctor’s appointments, assisting patients with personal care and health monitoring and helping to maintain a clean home environment for each patient. The successful candidate will also be required to maintain accurate and updated records on each of their patients.

    Home Health Aide responsibilities and duties

    The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and who the job reports to.

    • Maintain home care records that include any changes in doctor’s orders, diet or personal living activities
    • Assist patients in performing physical therapy exercises and with administering medication based on doctor’s orders
    • Help with patient meals and feeding, as well as basic housekeeping functions
    • Work with transportation professionals to make sure that patients who require additional assistance getting in and out of vehicles are able to safely use transportation
    • Deliver weekly reports to the case manager and review any important changes in the patient’s condition

    Home Health Aide qualifications and skills

    Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.

    • 3+ years’ experience in the home healthcare field
    • Current and valid HHA or CNA certification
    • Nursing experience preferred
    • Able to lift up to 50 pounds
    • Exceptional patient service skills
    • Must be able to work a schedule that includes occasional weekends, holidays and evenings
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