Home Health Aide

VNA Private Care

Position Description

Position Title:          HHA/CNA                                                           Dept:                        VNA Private Care

Reports To:             Clinical Manager                                                   Grade:                     PC

Supervise:               N/A                                                                       Job Code:               

Purpose of Position:  Performs various personal care and support services to meet client's needs under the supervision of the Clinical Manager. Responsible for observing clients, reporting and recording these observations and documenting the services provided.

Accountabilities:

1. Provides personal care including:

·                Bathing/Showering

·                Grooming

·                Oral Care/care of dentures

·                Dressing and undressing clients

·                Toileting activities

2. Performs light housekeeping tasks

·                Keeping the client's living area clean and orderly as appropriate, including disposing of trash at end of shift

3. Plans and prepares nutritious meals

·                Assists in feeding the client, if necessary

4. Accompanies client to appointments as requested

·                May drive client’s vehicle or personal vehicle (if approved)

5. Assists in ambulation/transferring and exercise according to the service delivery plan.

·                Performs range of motion and other simple procedures as ordered (within the training limitations of the HHA/CNA).

6. Assists in medication reminders and self administration of medication by the client

7. Does the client's laundry

·                Changing bed linens, towels, etc.

·                Washing/drying client’s clothing

      8.   Assures safety of client and uses equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, restraints, etc.)

8. Reports the client's condition and significant changes to the office /Clinical Manager

9. Adheres to documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct

10.  Performs other duties as assigned and complies with all policies and procedures of the Agency and other regulators. 

·         Attends departmental meetings

·         Participates in activities that enhance self-competence and the agency’s performance

                        improvement program.

Educational/Professional Requirements:  Must be 18 years of age or older and have successfully completed the required training program and competency tests.  Must have a working knowledge of the English language and possess the ability to read, write and speak the language. Ability to record messages, keep simple medical records and follow specific instructions. In order to arrive to work as scheduled, must have a reliable method of transportation. Must be flexible, cooperative, self-directed and have the ability to work with little supervision.

Physical Demands:

3.      Sitting;  4.  Lifting (0-100lbs);  5.  Carrying;  10.  Stooping;  14. Reaching; 15.  Handling;  16. Fingering; 

18.  Talking;  19.  Hearing;  21.  Near acuity;   22.  Far acuity;  25.  Color vision; 

27.  Coordination of eye / hand / foot controls.

Approvals:

____________________________________            __________________________       

(Department Head)                                                   (Date)

____________________________________            __________________________       

(Vice President)                                                          (Date)

____________________________________            __________________________

(Director of Human Resources)                                  (Date)

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