The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs.  The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

1. Providing personal care including:
1. Baths
2. Back rubs
3. Oral hygiene
4. Shampoos
5. Changing bed linen
6. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
7. Skin care to prevent breakdown
8. Assisting the patient with toileting activities
9. Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
2. Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
3. Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
4. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
5. Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
6. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
7. Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
8. Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
9. Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
10. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
11. Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Non-essential Job Responsibilities

Other duties as assigned by management

Required

High school graduate or equivalent

CNA/HHA certification

Ability to read, write and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives and caregivers, as well as to other Home Health Agency staff and document care given

Possess and maintains current BLS certification

Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with organization requirements

Preferred

Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision

Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired

Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene

In Central Minnesota you’ll find quality health care as near to you as CHI St. Gabriel’s Health in Little Falls, part of CommonSpirit Health. We’ve been serving this area since 1892 and we have the equipment, experience, and expertise to offer you a full range of the latest health services.