- Home health aide services may also be provided by a CNA subject to the same supervision described below. If necessary, they may also be provided by an LPN or RN
- Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the staff nurse and the Nurse Supervisor
- Tasks to be performed by a HHA must be assigned by, and performed under, the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the patient care provided by the HHA.
- Home Health Aide will not administer medications, take physician s orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse.
- Follow the plan of care to provide, safe, competent care to the client
- Helps the patient to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment
- Plans, and prepares, nutritious meals, grocery shops, when instructed to do so, by the nurse
- Assists the patient with ambulation, as ordered, by the physician, and approved, and supervised, by the nurse
- Assists the therapy personnel, as needed, with rehabilitative processes
- Encourages the patient to become as independent as possible, according to the nursing care plan
- Attempts to promote patients mental alertness, through involvement in activities of interest
- Gives simple emotional, and psychological, support to the patient, and other members of the household, and establishes a relationship with patient and family, which transmit trust and confidentiality
- Reports any change in the patients mental, or physical, condition, or in the home situation, to the staff nurse, or to the Aide supervisor
- Performs routine housekeeping tasks, as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, as instructed by the professional nurse
- Prepares a visit report, promptly, and incorporates same in the clinical record, weekly
- Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits, by staff members, can be coordinated
- Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the patients care, as directed by the nurse
- Attends in-service, as required by regulation or Agency policy
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Possess a minimum of 75 hours of training, which includes an introduction to personal care services
- Must be free from personal health problems that could be injurious to the patient, self, and/or co-workers
- Certification as a Nursing Assistant (State-Tested Preferred)
- Certified in Basic Life Support and/or CPR
- Have a clear criminal background
- Understand HIPAA rules and regulations, and respect patient confidentiality
- Exemplify a self-starter attitude, comfortable to work in the home environment
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid training
Neonatology - Kuwait City, الكويت - IndiansinKuwait
وصف
THIRD-PARTY RECRUITER POSTING FOR TRULY PEDIATRIC HOME CARE
As an CNA/STNA with Truly Pediatric, you will be responsible for:
Requirements
For this role, you must qualify per the following:Benefits
As a part of your employment with Truly Pediatric, you will be entitled to the following benefits:High School Diploma or Equivalent Possess a minimum of 75 hours of training, which includes an introduction to personal care services Must be free from personal health problems that could be injurious to the patient, self, and/or co-workers Certification as a Nursing Assistant (State-Tested Preferred) Certified in Basic Life Support and/or CPR Have a clear criminal background Understand HIPAA rules and regulations, and respect patient confidentiality Exemplify a self-starter attitude, comfortable to work in the home environment