RiseBoro
Job Details
Job Location : 535 BUSHWICK AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY
Position Type : Per Diem
Education Level : Other
Salary Range : $19.15 - $19.15 Hourly
Travel Percentage : None Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Home Health Aide (HHA) will provide quality personal care and designated health-related services to the client in the client’s home as specified by the plan of care and in compliance with standard precautions and according to the established policies, procedures, and objectives of the organization.
Homecare workers must strictly adhere
to the RiseBoro Homecare’s
policy, procedures ,
job description , and to the client’s
Plan of Care . Specific duties and responsibilities include: Establish and maintain effective communication and professionalism in all job-related activities. Promote client’s mental alertness through conversation, reading, games, and other activities and provide reality orientation for confused clients. Maintain confidentiality in relation to all clients, health care staff, and documentation. Direction from the Case Coordinator or Supervising Nurse must be sought when or if asked to share any client’s information with outside parties. Assist clients with personal care activities in accordance with the Plan of Care including: Feeding
– Serve meals and assist in feeding. Ambulation and Transfer
– Assist the client in and out of bed to chair or wheelchair; help with going outdoors and doctor’s appointments; other assistance with ambulation; provide safety supervision to prevent falls. Bathing
– Assist client with bathing and washing in bed, tubs, or shower. Toileting
– Assist client with use of toilet, commode, bedpan, or urinal. Dressing
– Assist client with clothing. Personal Grooming
– Assist client with care of hair, shaving, and ordinary care of nails (nail cutting is not permitted) and brushing teeth. Summoning Emergency Assistance
– In an emergency situation call 911 immediately or as soon as possible. Other duties may be assigned as needed in accordance with the Plan of Care. Reporting: The following must be reported to the Case Coordinator immediately or as soon as possible: Any change in a client’s health status or mental condition. Any client hospitalization or other absence from their home that prevents service from being provided there. Inability to gain entry to a client’s home. All client falls or accidents whether or not the client is injured. Absence or lateness from work. HHA should notify us of all the above occurrences even if not present when they occur. HHA’s are required to notify Case Coordinator as well as the client’s family members or contacts. When arriving to or from an assignment, HHA must check on the client to ensure they are not in distress or in a condition that does not appear to be normal for them. Under all circumstances, HHA must call 911 without hesitation if a client is in distress or in need of immediate help. Meal Planning and Preparation: Perform meal planning and preparation as per the specific needs of the client. Marketing and Errands: Perform marketing and errands as per the specific needs of the client. General Housekeeping: These tasks may include any of the following to maintain the home’s clean and orderly appearance for the client’s health and comfort:
Kitchen:
Sweep and wash floors, defrost and clean refrigerator, maintain proper storage cabinet and arrange contents for accessibility.
Other: Participate in case conferences with the health care team as appropriate when directed by RBHC. Maintain and enhance skills through attending applicable staff development programs and in-service trainings. Observe and report client’s incidents and/or concerns that impact on the client’s care and well-being. Employ principles of Infection Control and Standard Precautions. Recognize emergencies and follow RiseBoro Homecare procedures appropriately. Comply with agency confidentiality policies and demonstrate an understanding of clients’ rights. Appearance must be neat and professional and comply with RiseBoro Homecare dress code. Assignments must be performed with reliability and punctuality. Adhere to the RiseBoro Homecare annual competencies requirements (in-service training, annual physical examination, and yearly evaluation). EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Home Health Aide Certification
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Job Location : 535 BUSHWICK AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY
Position Type : Per Diem
Education Level : Other
Salary Range : $19.15 - $19.15 Hourly
Travel Percentage : None Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Home Health Aide (HHA) will provide quality personal care and designated health-related services to the client in the client’s home as specified by the plan of care and in compliance with standard precautions and according to the established policies, procedures, and objectives of the organization.
Homecare workers must strictly adhere
to the RiseBoro Homecare’s
policy, procedures ,
job description , and to the client’s
Plan of Care . Specific duties and responsibilities include: Establish and maintain effective communication and professionalism in all job-related activities. Promote client’s mental alertness through conversation, reading, games, and other activities and provide reality orientation for confused clients. Maintain confidentiality in relation to all clients, health care staff, and documentation. Direction from the Case Coordinator or Supervising Nurse must be sought when or if asked to share any client’s information with outside parties. Assist clients with personal care activities in accordance with the Plan of Care including: Feeding
– Serve meals and assist in feeding. Ambulation and Transfer
– Assist the client in and out of bed to chair or wheelchair; help with going outdoors and doctor’s appointments; other assistance with ambulation; provide safety supervision to prevent falls. Bathing
– Assist client with bathing and washing in bed, tubs, or shower. Toileting
– Assist client with use of toilet, commode, bedpan, or urinal. Dressing
– Assist client with clothing. Personal Grooming
– Assist client with care of hair, shaving, and ordinary care of nails (nail cutting is not permitted) and brushing teeth. Summoning Emergency Assistance
– In an emergency situation call 911 immediately or as soon as possible. Other duties may be assigned as needed in accordance with the Plan of Care. Reporting: The following must be reported to the Case Coordinator immediately or as soon as possible: Any change in a client’s health status or mental condition. Any client hospitalization or other absence from their home that prevents service from being provided there. Inability to gain entry to a client’s home. All client falls or accidents whether or not the client is injured. Absence or lateness from work. HHA should notify us of all the above occurrences even if not present when they occur. HHA’s are required to notify Case Coordinator as well as the client’s family members or contacts. When arriving to or from an assignment, HHA must check on the client to ensure they are not in distress or in a condition that does not appear to be normal for them. Under all circumstances, HHA must call 911 without hesitation if a client is in distress or in need of immediate help. Meal Planning and Preparation: Perform meal planning and preparation as per the specific needs of the client. Marketing and Errands: Perform marketing and errands as per the specific needs of the client. General Housekeeping: These tasks may include any of the following to maintain the home’s clean and orderly appearance for the client’s health and comfort:
Kitchen:
Sweep and wash floors, defrost and clean refrigerator, maintain proper storage cabinet and arrange contents for accessibility.
Other: Participate in case conferences with the health care team as appropriate when directed by RBHC. Maintain and enhance skills through attending applicable staff development programs and in-service trainings. Observe and report client’s incidents and/or concerns that impact on the client’s care and well-being. Employ principles of Infection Control and Standard Precautions. Recognize emergencies and follow RiseBoro Homecare procedures appropriately. Comply with agency confidentiality policies and demonstrate an understanding of clients’ rights. Appearance must be neat and professional and comply with RiseBoro Homecare dress code. Assignments must be performed with reliability and punctuality. Adhere to the RiseBoro Homecare annual competencies requirements (in-service training, annual physical examination, and yearly evaluation). EDUCATION EXPERIENCE Home Health Aide Certification
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