PACE Home Health Aide

The PACE Home Health Aide:


* Consults each day with the Home Care RN (or designee) to be updated on participant’s status, changes in plan of care and to confirm scheduled visits.


* Under the direction and supervision of the Home Care RN assists participants in the home with the following duties:
+ Personal hygiene such as skin, mouth, hair care and bathing.
+ Assists participants in and out of bed assisting with ambulation.
+ Assisting with prescribed exercise which participants and aide have been taught by appropriate personnel.
+ Prepares meals, including therapeutic diets, assists participants with meals.
+ Assist participants to the bathroom or in using commodes, bedpans, or urinals.
+ Assisting participants with medications which are ordinarily self-administered.
+ Other duties taught by a health profession for a specific participant such as: taking of vitals, changing colostomy bags, changing of non-sterile dressing and non-sterile bowel and bladder hygiene care.


* Performs directed household services.


* Reports changes in participant’s condition and needs to the Home Care RN..


* Completes appropriate documentation of services provided.


* Follows all SUNCOAST PACE/EMPATH LIFE/STRATUM LIFE policies and procedures and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.


* Maintains the confidentiality of all company procedures, results, and information about participants, clients or families.


* Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Universal Precautions.


* Maintains safe working environment.


* Acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice.


* Documents all participant care and services provided at each visit and within the standards of the agency.


* Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings.

Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.


* Participates in and supports Quality Improvement Initiatives.


* Performs other duties as required or requested.

Qualifications and Requirements:


* High School diploma or equivalent required.

Current Certification as Certified Nursing Assistant (C.N.A) in the State of Florida and/or Home Health Aide Certification required.


* Home Health Aide certification with 75 hours completed.


* Valid CPR certification from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.


* Must have medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before having direct participant contact.


* Successfully complete a Competency Assessment upon hire and receive annual competency assessments.


* Must have a valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and have means of transportation.


* Post Offer Employment Testing (POET) or Fit for Duty examination (as necessary) with “Capableâ...