WVUHS Home Care, LLC Hiring for WVHC-Home Health Aide -10230 at Gassaway, West Virginia Full Time

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find other important information about this position. Responsible for
assisting the patient with activities of daily living and personal care.
This position, in collaboration with patient, family, and health care
team, will provide direct and indirect nursing care of the patient
utilizing the nursing process under the supervision of a Registered
Nurse according to the following work systems/functions. Responsible for
assisting the patient with activities of daily living and personal care.
This position, in collaboration with patient, family, and health care
team, will provide direct and indirect nursing care of the patient
utilizing the nursing process under the supervision of a Registered
Nurse according to the following work systems/functions. MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE: 1. High
school graduate or G.E.D. 2. Must have completed a training competency
evaluation program or competency program that meets the minimum
standards of 75 hours (i.e., CNA or certified Home Health Aide) with
license in good standing, or completes exam by the WV Council of Home
Care Agencies upon hire. 3. Must possess valid WV or neighboring state
driver’s license and must maintain WV or neighboring state minimum auto
insurance 4. CPR Certification required. CORE DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe
the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this
position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive
list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be
assigned. 1. Provides personal and hygienic care every visit as per care
plan and basic care standard in accordance with age-specific needs and
policy and procedure. 2. Maintains a clean, safe, and comfortable
environment per the basic care standard within the limitations of the
home setting. 3. Ensures privacy and demonstrates concern for dignity of
patient and respects patient’s property in performing all patient care.
4. Completes assignments in a timely manner as per standard. 5. Follows
plan of care assigned by RN. 6. Relays critical information to the
appropriate staff regarding patient condition. 7. Confers with the
primary nurse on the original plan of care and any subsequent updates.
8. Documents patient status and care of services furnished in
appropriate areas as defined by the documentation policy and procedure.
9. Reports observed changes in patient condition to R.N.’s, including
recognition and reporting of changes in level of comfort. 10. Reports
abnormalities in vital signs to R.N. 11. Utilizes supplies effectively
and to ensure cost containment. 12. Perform the following
treatments/procedures according to the specific standards including but
not limited to: A. Measuring vital signs B. Lifting and moving patients
C. Positioning the patient in bed D. Transferring patient from bed to
chair E. Ambulating patient F. ROM G. Bed-making H. Personal Hygiene 1.
Oral care – brushing teeth, denture care 2. Bathing – bed bath, tub
bath, shower 3. Back massage 4. Perineal Care 5. Hair Care – brushing
and combing, shampooing in tub or shower, at sink, in bed 6. Shaving 7.
Nail Care 8. Changing clothes I. Assisting with elimination 1. Bed pan
2. Urinal 3. BSC 4. Ostomy care J. Patients’ weights K. Case care 13.
Identifies the stages of death and dying. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of
this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made… For full info follow
application link.