About This Role
Being a Home Health Aide (HHA) or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) involves delivering compassionate, patient-centered care directly in patients' homes. This role suits a healthcare professional who is dedicated to helping patients heal and regain independence within a supportive team environment.
Responsibilities
- Adhere to the care plan to ensure safe and competent care for the patient
- Assist patients with personal hygiene and support the maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment
- Help patients with ambulation as prescribed by the physician and approved or supervised by a clinician or therapist
- Support therapy personnel as needed during rehabilitative processes
- Encourage patients to achieve maximum independence according to the nursing care plan
- Promote mental alertness by engaging patients in activities of interest
- Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and household members, fostering trust and confidentiality
- Report any changes in the patient’s condition or home environment to the RN or clinical manager
- Perform light housekeeping tasks related to creating a safe and comfortable environment, as directed by the clinician
- Complete visit reports promptly and accurately within the electronic medical record system
- Confirm daily visit schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other staff
- Demonstrate awareness of the agency’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) program and participate as required
- Understand and adhere to the agency’s process for managing and addressing customer complaints
- Maintain acute awareness of patient rights, ensuring these rights are upheld in accordance with the agency’s service agreements and admission policies
- Understand the agency’s policies regarding appropriate patient discharge and reasons for discharge
Requirements
- Must have a CNA or HHA license
- Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of training, which includes an introduction to personal care services
- Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to patient, self, and coworkers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this
- Ability to comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation
- Must understand and respect patient needs including ethics and confidentiality of care
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured vehicle
- Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible
- Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques
- Engage in physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting or turning of patients
