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in Waldorf, MD
Home Health Aide - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
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Location | Waldorf, Maryland |
About this job
Job Purpose:
Enables patients to stay in their homes by providing health and personal services; supporting patient
Duties:
* Assess patient condition by monitoring vital signs; recording intake and output; reviewing patient care journal; keeping family informed.
* Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying agency nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
* Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepses standards and procedures; changing linens, dusting, vacuuming; maintaining kitchen and bathroom facilities, handling personal laundry; maintaining security.
* Provides nutritious meals by following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards; preparing, cooking, and serving meals and snacks.
* Maintains continuity of patient home care by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs in the patient journal for the next caregiver.
* Protects the home health care company by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
* Enhances nursing assistant and home health care company reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Skills/Qualifications:
Independence, Flexibility, Judgment, Verbal Communication, Physiological Knowledge, Nutrition, Nursing Skills, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Client Relationships, Listening, Thoroughness