Home Health Aide
Primary Responsibilities:
Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, maintains equipment inspection, maintenance, and cleaning logs, and reports broken or faulty equipment. Follows medical regimen developed for the patient, aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.).Utilizes safe treatment techniques including the following: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, etc. Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.
Required Qualifications:- Current, licensed, registered, or certified to assist in the practice of physical therapy in state of practice
- Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
- Preferred Qualification:
- Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
- Ability to perform physical tasks required for patient care, including lifting, transferring, and assisting with mobility
