We take pride in the superior care we provide within the comfort of home. We pair each of our patients with specialized therapists and nurses for a more rapid recovery. Our staff is trained to listen, understand, and empathize with the client. We encourage patients and family members to vioce their needs throughout the treatment process. Our goal is to ensure our clients can quickly and safely transition back to their prior way of life.

The Home Health Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) provides supportive and personal services for the patients with consideration of dignity and privacy. Provide personal care and hygiene to home health patients.

Responsibilities

• Follow the instructions of the professional nurse/therapist in providing care.
• Provide assistance with hygiene such as bathing, oral care, and dressing.
• Perform and record accurate measurements (i.e. vital signs, or intake/output as instructed in
  the care plans).
• Observe and report any safety hazards found in the client’s home or any significant
  observations regarding the client.
• Attend staff meetings, attend/complete minimum state and federal standards of annual inservices, and participates in orientation of new employees.
• Report patient complaints to the RN.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPPA requirements and agency Policy and
  Procedure manual.
• Possess the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Report abnormal findings in patient’s conditions as observed and per RN care plan.
• Perform the following task when delegated by the RN
  • Non-invasive and non-sterile treatments
  • Collection and documentation of vital signs, height, weight, I/O, environmental situations,
  and client behaviors
  • Ambulation, positioning, and turning
  • Transportation
  • Personal hygiene and elimination (irritations, enemas)
  • Feeding
  • Socialization
  • ADLS
  • Health teaching reinforcement that has been planned and reinforced by the RN

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited High School or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Must be a certified nursing assistant with proof of certification.
• A minimum of one year full-time experience in direct patient care in an institutional setting
  (hospital or nursing facility) or one year full-time experience within the last five years in direct
  client care in an agency setting.
• Work positively and favorably with patients, families, and staff.
• Demonstrate compassion, responsibility, and cheerful attitude.
• Listed on the nurse aide registry with no finding against the aide relating to client abuse,
  neglect or misappropriation of client property.

Fortis Health and our affiliated companies (Valeo Home Health and Hospice, Select Home Health & Hospice), are an equal employment opportunity agency. Our policy is to hire and promote for all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual preference, age, marital status, veteran, or physical or mental disability, or any other protected status under applicable laws, unrelated to ability perform the work required. Decisions on employment and promotion are based solely upon an individual’s qualifications, with reference to the skills and abilities of the position for which the individual is being considered. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact is at feedback@fortishh.com

*By applying to this position you are acknowledging that you have received and read Fortis Health’s EEO statement*