Home Health Aide

Executive Home Care of Silicon Valley - South Bay

Home Health Aide

Campbell, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Supportive Work Environment

    Professional Development Opportunities

    Flexible Scheduling

    Sick leave

    Overtime available

    Inclusive Culture

    Paid Mileage

    Biweekly Pay

    Paid Coffee breaks

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Company parties

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Flexible schedule

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Parental leave

    Signing bonus

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    DEFINITION

    The individual in this position provides personal care services to clients in the home setting. All services are provided under the supervision of a registered nurse, Physical Therapist, or Speech Therapist.

    LINE OF AUTHORITY

    Reports directly to and works under the direction of the registered nurse or therapist.

    QUALIFICATIONS

    High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

    Successful completion of at least 75 hours of classroom and practical training with 16 hours of supervised practical training. (Federal)

    Must demonstrate a satisfactory level of competency evidenced by evaluation by a registered nurse.

    Adequate health status to perform described duties.

    Ability to safely handle body fluids and hazardous waste products.

    Must have the ability to effectively communicate with clients and staff.

    Must meet personnel qualifications.

    RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

    Provides direct and indirect personal care to the client in the home setting under the direction of a registered nurse or therapist.

    Utilizes safety measures in the provision of care.

    Maintains effective communication with supervisor regarding client’s condition.

    Participates in In-service training (12 hours) annually.

    Follows written assignments to deliver client services developed by an appropriate health care professional. (RN, PT, ST)

    Documents and submits accurate accounts of services provided.

    Observe the client for changes in condition and behavior and report to the supervisor.

    Removes client's medication container from the storage area; prepares necessary items, i.e. juice, water, cups, spoons, etc.; to assist the client.

    Reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration.

    Participates in case conferences.

    Maintains confidentiality of all client, agency, and employee matters.

    Adheres to all Agency policies.

    Recognize emergencies and demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedures.

    Demonstrates knowledge regarding basic infection control procedures.

    Attains quarterly goals as established in the annual performance evaluation.

    Submits required documentation in a timely manner.

    Adheres to the role of the Home Health Aide in the home setting as defined in state regulation.

    Participates in 12 hours of in-service annually.

    The home health aide or CNA shall not change sterile dressings, irrigate body cavities such as giving an enema, irrigate a colostomy or wound, perform gastric irrigation or enteral feeding, catheterize a client, administer medication, apply heat by any method, care for a tracheotomy tube, nor provide any personal health service which has not been included in the plan of care.

    HOME HEALTH AIDE

    PHYSICAL AND MENTAL LIMITATIONS STATEMENT

    “You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your ability to do the job. However, you should disclose any physical or mental impairment for which special arrangements or accommodations are needed to enable you to perform the essential functions of the job. Your description of any impairment and suggestions for reasonable accommodations will be considered in providing reasonable accommodations. The duties and responsibilities herein describe the general nature and level of work required. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the requirements for this position.