Home Health Aide

About the role

Help people maintain their independence and dignity while recovering in the comfort of their own homes. As a Home Health Aide, you'll provide essential personal care and support that enables patients to heal, regain strength, and achieve their health goals without leaving home. This rewarding position is ideal for a certified aide who is passionate about helping patients work toward independence. You'll work under the supervision of registered nurses as part of a collaborative healthcare team, making a real difference in patients' daily lives and recovery journeys.

Responsibilities

• Provide Essential Personal Care
• Assist patients with personal hygiene including bathing, grooming, oral care, and dressing
• Help with ambulation, range of motion exercises, and proper positioning
• Provide skin care to prevent breakdown and promote healing
• Support patients with safe transfers using proper body mechanics and assistive devices
• Support Recovery and Independence
• Assist with nutritional support including meal preparation and feeding assistance
• Monitor and record vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, and blood pressure
• Help patients with medication reminders for self-administered medications
• Encourage self-management skills to promote patient and caregiver independence
• Maintain Safe, Clean Environments
• Perform light household activities that support patient care
• Provide homemaking services that facilitate safe, sanitary care at home
• Follow proper infection control and prevention practices
• Use safety measures and handle hazardous materials according to protocols
• Observe and Communicate
• Monitor and promptly report changes in patient status to supervising RN
• Document care provided and significant observations accurately
• Recognize emergency situations and implement appropriate protocols
• Participate in patient care conferences as directed
• Follow Care Plans
• Provide services strictly according to written care plans
• Perform patient-specific tasks for which you've been validated as competent
• Adapt flexibly to schedule changes based on patient needs
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure continuity of care

Requirements

• Required Qualifications
• Current certification as a nurse aide or home health aide (must be in good standing on state nurse aide registry)
• Completion of minimum 75 hours of training (16 hours classroom + 16 hours practical training)
• Must meet Medicare Home Health Aide training program and competencies
• Ability to read, write, and follow written and verbal instructions in English
• Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance
• Willingness to travel daily to patient homes and facilities
• One year of experience as a certified home health aide, hospice aide, or certified nursing assistant
• Essential Skills and Qualities
• Understanding of home health philosophy and patient-centered care
• Comfort providing specialized care to homebound patients in home and residential settings
• Calm, professional demeanor when working in patients' homes
• Empathy for individuals who are ill, injured, frail, or impaired
• Self-directed with ability to work independently under RN supervision
• Strong observation and communication skills
• Adaptability to handle daily schedule changes and varying patient needs
• Commitment to infection control, safety, and quality care standards
• What Makes You Successful
• You're a skilled caregiver who takes pride in helping people regain their independence. You understand that your goal isn't just to provide care-it's to empower patients and their caregivers to eventually manage on their own. You're observant and detail-oriented,

Benefits

Additional Information

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work. Exceptional Benefits: Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) Company Vehicle Program for field roles Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care Company paid Short Term Disability Company paid Life Insurance 401(k) with Employer Match Mileage Reimbursement Pet Insurance ID and Fraud Protection And more...

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