Home Health Aide

Remote

💊 Health

Home Health Aides make it possible for people to remain in place in their homes despite having disabilities and chronic medical conditions that make it difficult for them to perform daily living tasks and household chores. By supplying basic medical, companionship and housekeeping services, they contribute to the health and well-being of their clients and allow their employers to deliver exceptional care to those they serve. When they perform their job duties proficiently, Home Health Aides ensure client satisfaction, which can lead to referrals that allow service providers to grow.

What does a Home Health Aide do?

A Home Health Aide, or Personal Care Aide, is a professional caregiver responsible for helping patients maintain their personal health and hygiene in their place of residence. Their duties include shopping for groceries and preparing meals, taking care of patients’ hygiene needs and handling basic tasks, such as getting the mail or scheduling appointments.

Responsibilities

A Home Health Aide should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Home Health Aide should be able to execute:

Grocery shopping and preparing meals, according to clients’ preferences and individual dietary needs and restrictions
Assisting with daily living tasks, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and feeding
Checking patient vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature
Administering medications and providing other basic health supports, such as changing dressings on wounds
Scheduling medical appointments and providing transportation services as needed
Providing companionship through conversation and activities

Required Skills

A competitive Home Health Aide will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Ability to understand and closely follow instructions from healthcare providers
Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR
Interpersonal skills to interact positively with patients
Attentiveness to detail to maintain accurate records
Time management skills to complete all assigned tasks during a shift
Organizational skills to keep track of records and information for multiple clients

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