The Home Health Aide is a 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsibilities of the Home Health Aide include, but are not limited to:
-Baths
-Back rubs
-Oral Hygiene
-Shampoos
-Changing bed linen
-Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
-Skin care to prevent breakdown
-Assisting the patient with toileting activities
-Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
• Planning preparing nutritious meals.
• Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
• Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
• Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
• Reporting on the patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• Adherence to Maxim’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professionalconduct.
Minimum Requirements:
• Meets the training requirements in accordance with state and federal laws when applicable.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Possess and maintain current CPR certification in accordance with state regulation and Maxim company policy.
• PPD or Chest X-Ray (if applicable).
• Successful completion of Maxim background screening and hiring process.
• Successful completion of Maxim Staffing Solutions testing process.
• Participation and completion of Maxim’s competency program.The Home Health Aide is a 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.
Maxim employees are our greatest asset. We offer the following benefits:
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Direct Deposit
• Positive Work Environment and Internal Bonuses
• Travel Benefits (as applicable)
• 24 hour on- call service
Since 1988, Maxim Healthcare Services has become one of the largest employers of clinicians in the nation. At Maxim Staffing Solutions, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, we’re known for our quality of patient care, commitment to employee development and emphasis on customer service. Maxim knows that you deserve great benefits, flexible scheduling and rewarding assignments, so our Healthcare Recruiters will match your skills, experience and schedule in order to find you the best assignments in top medical facilities. Maxim Recruiters are always available to provide you with the assistance you need to get your job done, so call us today; Maxim has a solution for you.
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