HOME CARE AIDE- DADE COUNTY- FULL-TIME

Job description

Description FULL-TIME HOURS: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 8AM TO 5PM (ALTERNATING WEEKENDS): Summary & Objective: The Home Care Aide is responsible for providing care and/or assisting with care when appropriate. The Home Care Aide provides essential services to homebound elderly clients or patients with disabilities, a chronic illness, or other health issues. Such care must be provided in accordance with current Federal, State and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the agency, and as may be required by the Clinical manager, Director of Professional Services, or the Administrator to ensure that the highest quality care is maintained at all times. Essential Functions: - Performs all personal care activities which are permitted to be performed as contained in a written assignment by a licensed health professional (Aide Care Plan) - Reviews safety risks within the patient’s home and takes appropriate action. Notifies supervisor on risks and actions, documentation actions taken. - Protects patient from injury while performing activities. - Uses appropriate techniques in performing personal hygiene and grooming tasks that include: - Bed bath - Sponge, tub, and shower bath - Hai...