Home Health Aide

LEL Home Services
  • Indianapolis, Indiana
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Home Health Aide
     
     
    Reports to:  Clinical Director                                                          Classification: Full-time/Part-time; non-exempt 
     
    Setting: Patient homes and home office
     
    Summary: . The HHA will follow a plan of care for each participant to ensure the optimal level of independence 
    and well-being. The HHA is responsible for appropriate documentation to include ADL care, housekeeping, 
    errands, engagement of activities and other items provided. 
     
     
    Key Responsibilities:
    •  Provide personal care, including but not limited to bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing, 
      toileting, and mobility assistance. 
    • Assist with ambulation and prescribed exercises as instructed by a licensed clinician.
    • Observe and report changes in the patient’s physical, mental, or emotional condition to the clinical 
      manager or assigned nurse. 
    • Support nutritional needs by preparing meals and assisting with feeding as necessary. 
    • Perform light housekeeping related to patient care, such as laundry, bed-making, and maintaining a 
      clean and safe environment. 
    • Adhere strictly to the individualized Plan of Care, ensuring all services provided align with the 
      patient's assessed needs and are in accordance with clinical best practices. 
    • Participate in coordinated patient care planning and communicate effectively with clinical managers, 
      therapists, and other health care staff. 
    • Maintain accurate documentation of care and services rendered in compliance with agency policies 
      and federal/state regulations. 
    • Maintain confidentiality and follow all applicable HIPAA guidelines and infection control standards. 
     
    Qualifications:
    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • Certification as a Home Health Aide
    • Compassionate, patient, and able to build trusting relationships
    • Ability to perform light housekeeping and other daily living tasks
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to privacy standards (HIPAA)
    • Reliable, punctual, and able to follow directions with minimal supervision
    • Must have reliable transportation to travel to clients’ homes.
     
    Physical Requirements:
    • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
    • Ability to stand, sit, bend, and kneel for extended periods.
    • Ability to assist clients with mobility and transfers.
     
    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an office environment in which the noise level is usually low to moderate.  The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions as well as Individual residences in which the noise levels are usually moderate.
     
    LEL Home Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
                                                                                     
     

     

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationIndianapolis, Indiana
    Websitehttps://lelhomeservices.com

    Skills

    • Clinical Best Practicesunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Diversityunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)unmatched
    • Healthcareunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Home Careunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Laundryunmatched
    • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
    • Needs Assessmentunmatched
    • Nursing Managementunmatched
    • Nutritional Needsunmatched
    • Patient Assessmentunmatched
    • Patient Careunmatched
    • Personal Careunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Treatment Planunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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