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Responsibilities

Perform and document direct client care delivery as specified on care plan observe record and report information about client. Assist with personal care needs which include Shampooing hair. Dressing upper and lower body. Oral hygiene including denture care. Maintenance of hearing aids, eyeglasses, and other prosthetics (bring the equipment device to the patient assist the client to put on off the equipment device clean and store the equipment device). Routine and special skin care. Positioning and turning in bed. Perinea care and urinary catheter care (clean skin and catheter tubing with soap and water; empty the drainage bags; measure and record urinary output). Bathing client. Nail care. Assisting with toileting and elimination. Collect specimens. Accurately measure record and report vital signs Temperature including reading a glass thermometer. Pulse. Respiration. Blood pressure. Measure report and record intake and output; perform ostomy care and perform simple dressing changes. Assist with pre poured medications that are self administered. Use prescribed medical equipment and supplies such as oxygen and medication nebulizer consistent with the Home Health Aide Scope of Practice guidelines. Assist with ambulation range of motion prescribed exercise program as instructed by a professional therapist and transferring and alignment including use of special equipment such as wheelchairs Hoyer lift crutches walkers and safety devices. Perform household duties while maintaining household safety and principles of accident prevention.
Household tasks include Shopping. Preparing meals in accordance with a prescribed diet ranging from regular to simple and complex modified diets. Feeding client. Washing dishes. Changing linens. Maintaining a clean environment that includes the bathroom dusting and laundering the clients clothing. Escort client and perform errands as directed under plan of care.
Recognize emergencies and follow agency procedures appropriately.
Exhibit understanding of physical emotional and developmental needs of clients. Provide assistance to self directed clients with money management for groceries and other household supplies as documented on the plan of care and under general supervision of the Registered Nurse. Comply with agency confidentiality policies demonstrate an understanding of clients rights and maintain respect for client privacy and personal property.
Comply with New York State Department of Health requirements for 12 hours of in service per year annual health assessments annual TB evaluation and testing any testing required by the agency to determine if a health risk exists with the employee that could potentially harm the client competency evaluation and annual performance review. Work weekends and holidays as required and other related duties as assigned or requested.

Education Training and Working Environment

Graduate of a New York State Department of Health approved Home Health Aide Training Program, and or Personal Care Aide Upgrade Program Works without regular supervision in clients homes. May be frequently exposed to client elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations in an unsupervised environment with frail compromised elderly or sick individuals and or children.

Pay Rate: $18.55/hr.

Free training provided.

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