Responsibilities

• Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:
• 1. Providing 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
• h. Assisting the patient with toileting activities
• i. Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate planning and preparing nutritious meals.
• Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
• Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
• Assisting in ambulation and 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). 
• Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
• Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
• Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side 
• rails, etc.).
• Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
• Adhering to the Organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
• Possess and maintains current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.