Home Health Aide | Alabama Talent Triad

11-50 employees

Health Science

Other

Contract

In person

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Assist clients with the use of elastic support stockings
Properly assist client in and out of a wheelchair and properly open and close a wheelchair
Follow the plan of care for the special needs of clients who are dying, assist their families, and report any needed changes to the plan
Assist clients with bathing according to client preference and plan of care
Assist clients with eating
Prepare and assist clients with complex modified diets
Respect the confidentiality of client information and agency confidentiality guidelines
Assist clients with oral hygiene and care according to individual needs and plan of care
Assist clients with self-administration of medicine as allowed by law
Assist with the use of prescribed medical equipment, supplies and devices
Assist clients with use of condom catheters and daily catheter care
Assist clients with ileostomy, colostomy, gastrostomy and tracheostomy care by cleaning
Properly transfer client using slide board
Assist clients with care of the home and personal belongings
Follow the plan of care for the special needs of physically disabled clients and report any needed changes to the plan
Assist with nutrition and fluid intake, measure and record when indicated on plan of care
Shampoo clients’ hair in bed when indicated
Make an occupied and unoccupied bed
Properly place gait belt around client to provide assistance when standing, walking, and transferring
Comply with plan of care procedures in case of emergencies in the home
Assist with the preparation of simple modified diets
Assist and encourage clients to consume nutritional supplements/snacks as indicated on plan of care
Demonstrate HHA professionalism in appropriate dress, punctuality, and performance in accordance with agency policies and HHA roles
Provide report to designated staff according to procedure
Provide clients with bed baths according to proper procedure when indicated
Assist clients with toileting needs including demonstrating proper use of bedpan, urinals and/or commode (and use of adult diaper or incontinence products as needed)
Clean and ensure appropriate function and care of non-medical appliances such as glasses, hearing aids, prostheses and assist with application as indicated by plan of care
Implement standard precautions as indicated
Maintain clean, safe and healthy environment; assist with assessing home for possible hazards and fix
Assist in motion and positioning of client in transfer and ambulation
Recognize causes and types of abuse, appropriate response and reporting requirements
Shave clients using proper procedure (facial hair only) with electric shaver
Turn clients in bed according to proper procedure
Use proper technique and use of lift equipment (transfer technique)
Collect routine urine and stool specimens according to proper procedures
Assist with special skin care to prevent ulcers; observe, record and report skin conditions including signs and symptoms of sepsis
Follow the plan of care for the special needs of clients who are cognitively impaired or mentally ill, and report any needed changes to the plan
Use proper body mechanics at all times and incorporate safe transfer techniques
Use proper hand washing procedures
Assist with meal planning, food preparation and serving, food shopping, storage and handling
Assist clients with prescribed exercise programs, including walking, standing
Accurately measure and record temperature and blood pressure
Observe, record, report and document client status/changes and care/services furnished and provide information to the supervisor according to policy
Provide pericare as indicated in plan of care
Notify supervisor promptly in relation to client’s needs, concerns and/or problems encountered
Demonstrate ways of protecting client’s privacy
Assist clients with dressing
Recognize pain in client; report client pain to supervisor per policy
Assist in checking equipment before use and notify supervisor of any problems identified
Follow the plan of care for the special needs of the aging clients and report any needed changes to the plan
Provide stand by assistance for client when using a rollator