OVERNIGHT HHA NEEDED IN MEDFORD
Company: Maxim Healthcare Service
Location: Westbury
Posted on: October 14, 2024
Job Description:
Salary:$20.22 / per hourThe Home Health Aide (HHA) is a member
of the home care team who works under the supervision of a
Registered Nurse or Therapist. The HHA performs various personal
care services, as necessary, to meet the patient's needs. The HHA
provides service in accordance with Maxim's philosophy, standards
and policies.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Observes and documents patient condition and reports any
changes, to the assigned nurse supervisor.
- Communicates in a constant, clear, and effective way with the
client, family/caregiver and office
- Responsible for assisting patient with and per plan of care,
the following;
- Baths
- Back rubs
- Oral hygiene
- Shampoos
- Changing bed linen
- Dressing and undressing
- Skin care to prevent breakdown
- Toileting activities
- Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as
appropriate
- Planning and preparing nutritious meals
- Feeding
- Incontinence care
- Practice basic infection control standards
- Changing the patient's position in bed or wheelchair
- Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures,
pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with
appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)
- Safe transfer and ambulation techniques
- Exercise according to the plan of care
- Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an
extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate
completed/demonstrated skills competency)
- Self-administration of medication
- Patient's laundry
- Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and
properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.)
- Observation and teaching of home safety practices
- Recognition of an emergency situation and knowledge of
emergency management procedures
- Practices within scope of certificate/license
- Must follow patients plan of care and complete all tasks
assigned
- Adherence to Maxim's policies and procedures, documentation,
care procedures, and standards of personal and professional
boundaries and conduct
- Ability to live by Maxim's company-wide commitment to quality
and competent patient care
- Responsible for completing all assigned trainings in a timely
manner
- Performs any other duties as assignedMinimum Requirements:
- Meets all training requirements in accordance with state and
federal laws when applicable
- Ability to read, follow written instructions and document care
given
- Possess and maintains current CPR certification in accordance
with state regulation
- PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Successful completion of Maxim screening examinations
- Participation and completion of Maxim's competency program
- Must meet all federal, state, and local requirementsAbout Maxim
Healthcare ServicesMaxim Healthcare Services has been making a
difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and
communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing,
skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite
care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute
illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer
service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical
healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is
needed.Maxim Healthcare Services is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex,
gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion,
national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any
other characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: Maxim Healthcare Service, Levittown , OVERNIGHT HHA NEEDED IN MEDFORD, Other , Westbury, New York
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