Saint Claire Regional Medical Center

The Home Health Aide performs non-skilled procedures for the home-bound patient and creates a culturally and age-specific work environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Observes, reports, and documents patient status and the care or services.
• Observes and suggests changes to the patient or caregiver regarding internal factors in the home that often cause accidents or an unsafe environment for the patient, family, or aide.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment in the patient’s residence and performs appropriate nutritional observations.
• Utilizes proper procedures for personal care.
• Utilizes proper technique for transfers and ambulation.
• Demonstrates proficiency and accuracy in other procedures performed in the home.
• Demonstrates appropriate practices based on the age of the patient served.

Education:

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Experience:

Previous work in a hospital or nursing home/private duty setting preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

State Registered Nursing Assistant Certification (SRNA) required. Valid driver’s license required.

Physical/Work Requirements:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is required to communicate with staff, patients, and visitors. Specific vision abilities this job requires include close vision for reading and computer work. The employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and be on foot for long periods. Must be able to tolerate PPE for long periods.

The work environment described here is representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an area with good lighting and climate control. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.