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Premier Infusion & Healthcare Services is a preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families in Southern CA. Our rapidly growing home health and infusion services deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Customers choose Premier Infusion & Healthcare Services because we are united by a single, shared purpose: We are committed to bettering the quality of life for our patients. This is not only our stated mission but is what truly drives us each and every day. We believe that our greatest competitive advantage, our greatest asset are our employees, our Premier Family in and out of the office sets Premier apart.
PREMIER BENEFITS - For PER DIEM Employees:
● Competitive Pay
● 401K Matching Plan - Up to 4%
HOME HEALTH AIDE - 2 days a week
Description of Responsibilities
The home health aide is a paraprofessional 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. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.
The home health aide will be assigned by a Registered Nurse in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and safety of a patient’s care.
Reporting Relationship
Clinical Supervisor
Scope of Supervision
None
Responsibilities include the following:
1. Providing hands-on personal care including:
-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
2. Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
3. Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
4. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
5. Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
6. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
7. Performing simple procedures as an extension of nursing services as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
8. Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
9. Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
10. Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
11. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
12. Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
13. Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
14. Participate in the Performance Improvement program as requested by the Performance Improvement Coordinator.
15. Participate in Agency committees when requested.
16. Participate in in-service education programs provided by the Agency.
17. Report any misconduct, suspicious or unethical activities to the Compliance Officer.
18. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Meets the training requirements and successfully completed:
A training and competency evaluation program that meets §484.80 (b) and (c); or
A competency evaluation that meets the requirements of §484.80 (c); or
A nurse aide training and competency evaluation approved by the state as meeting the requirements of §483.151 through §483.154 and is currently in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or
- At least 18 years of age.
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; document care given.
- Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
- Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
- Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
- Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. Able to lift, position or transfer patients. Able to lift supplies and equipment. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling or crouching. Visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.
- Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.
JOB LIMITATIONS
The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the state's Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a nurse, such as sterile techniques.
Education and/or Experience:
1. The requirements of a state licensure program that meets the provisions of §484.80 (b) and (c).
2. Shows proof of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau, preferred.
3. Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
It is the policy of Premier Infusion & Healthcare Services to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Premier Infusion & Healthcare will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Pay: $21.00 - $25.00 per hour
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Required)
- Certified Home Health Aide (Required)
Work Location: In person
