Home Health Aide

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.

Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Providing hands-on personal care including:
A. Baths
B. Back rubs
C. Oral hygiene
D. Shampoos
E. Changing bed linen
F. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
G. Skin care to prevent breakdown
2. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood
pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
3. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.

Qualifications
1. Meets the training requirements and successfully completed:
A. A training and competency evaluation program that meets §484.80 (b) and (c); or
B. A competency evaluation that meets the requirements of §484.80 (c); or
C. 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
D. 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. At least 18 years of age.
4. Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
5. Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
6. Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
7. Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
8. Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
9. Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization
requirements and is in good working order.