Home Health Aide / HHA
Location: Las Vegas Nevada
Description: BrightStar Care is hiring Home Health Aide / HHA right now, this occupation will be placed in Nevada. Further informations about this occupation opportunity kindly read the description below. Are you a compassionate caregiver who wants to change your life and the lives of others? Join the BrightStar team. We are a new, private duty home care agency in Las Vegas. Be a part of an amazing company fr! om the ground floor. Our goal is to be the premier home care agency in Las Vegas. How do we do that? We treat our staff and our clients the way we want to be treated. We offer competitive salaries, flexible schedules and bonuses for referrals. We need to build a strong reputation from the minute we open our doors and the only way to accomplish that goal is to hire the best caregivers in Las Vegas. Join our team today.
Position Requirements
Responsibilities:
Provide client care as directed by the Director of Nursing or registered nurse supervisor.
Provide personal care:
Bathing
Grooming, including oral care
Assist the client with dressing and undressing
Assist the client with toileting activities
Assist in feeding the client
Feed clients who are unable to feed themselves
Measure and record height and weight
Support good skin care to prevent skin breakdown (i.e. turn and reposition client, activ! ely encourage movement)
Assist client with active and pass! ive range of motions as defined by the plan of care
Provide client with help walking and transferring
Observe client’s physical, mental and emotional conditions.
Report any change to the Director of Nursing or nursing supervisor
Document observed changes
Measure and document intake and output
Assist client in the self-administration of medication (medication reminder)
Perform light housekeeping
Perform meal preparation and clean up
Change bed linens and make up the client’s bed
Maintain an orderly client environment
Follow principles of infection control and Universal Precautions
Identifies and participates in performance improvement activities.
Provide transport to doctor appointments, outside activities and shopping
Participates in client teaching according to the client’s plan of care
Assist in providing a safe environment and promote quality patient care through adherence to established policies, procedur! es and standards.
Ensure client’s rights are adhered to. These include but are not limited to:
the right to privacy and dignity while care is being provided
the right to accept or refuse care
the right to confidentiality of their information
Respond rapidly and appropriately in an emergency situation
Use equipment properly and in a safe manner. Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED
Successful completion of a home health aide program
Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience required
Certified in CPR/First Aid
Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray
Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with the organizations requirements.
Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
Empathy for the needs of the client
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to express spoken and/or written ideas in English
Treats clients, st! aff and the public with courtesy, respect and presents appositive publi! c image.
Works as a team member
Ensures confidentiality and security of the client’s medical information
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to BrightStar Care.
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This occupation starts available on: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 11:28:43 GMT