Home Health Aide
Grand View Health - Sellersville, PA
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Under the direction of the professional nurse, the Home Health Aide assists the patient in the home setting with personal care activities and incidental duties which the patient requires. The Home Health Aide assures the assessment of care is appropriate to the age of patients served: adolescents, adults and geriatrics.Essential Functions:The Home Health Aide provides personal care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patientsAssessing the patient’s temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure to monitor his/her condition.Changing and making bed to maintain cleanlinessAssisting patients with prescribed exercisesAssisting patient with application of TED/JOBST stockings.Observing patients’ condition and report changes in condition to the Registered Nurse or Supervisor.Assisting with patient transfers, ambulation, and prescribed exercises according to established procedures.Documentation of care provided and other pertinent observationsGrand View Health's Home Care department serves Bucks and Montgomery communities. GVH Home Care strives for excellency by assisting patients with their health needs in the comfort of their home. The Home Care staff is expected to commute within a 15-mile radius of Grand View Hospital. Gas mileage will be reimbursed.Education and Experience:High School Diploma/GED minimumC.N.A or must have successful completion of formal training program with required 75 hours of training and 16 hours of supervised practical or clinical trainingLicense and Certifications:Basic Life Support (BLS), upon hire-requiredDrivers License - PA, upon hire-requiredAutomobile insurance/registration, upon hire- requiredBenefits:• 403B• Pension Plan• On-site discounted Child Care Center• Free Life Insurance• Free Parking
Created: 2024-09-07