Personal Care Line Home Health Aide
Company: Amedisys
Location: Salem
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
21011221What You Will DoThe Home Health Aide assists clients
with non-skilled nursing tasks as well as household tasks in
accordance with relevant local, state and federal agencies and with
a care plan developed by a clinician in accordance with state and
local laws and regulations. The Home Health Aide supports and
encourages clients in self-help and optimal level of independence
or participation in activities of daily living and home management
as related to comfort, care, and safety of a client in the home.
The Home Health Aide provides care for medically complex clients
including clients with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders,
mental illness and clients under a hospice program.Performs and
assists clients with activities of daily living including: bathing,
dressing, grooming, skin care, mouth care, foot care, and
toileting.Performs non-skilled nursing tasks including: exercises
that may include range of motion exercises, ambulation, regular
skin care, care to pressure point areas, dressing changes, safe
client transfers including transfers with mechanical devices or
partners, using and maintaining special equipment and supplies
appropriately, oral hygiene and hair care.Monitors and records
vital signs including temperature, pulse, and respirations and
monitors liquid intakes and outputs.Provides medication
reminders.Plans, prepares, and serves meals according to dietary
instructions.Accompanies client on errands or runs errands for the
client, including shopping for food and household
supplies.Maintains a clean and safe environment for client by
performing household services.Engages in stimulating conversation
and municates and reports any changes or concerns regarding clients
in a timely manner.Cooperates with all other caregivers to deliver
excellent care to clients and participates in multi-disciplinary
care delivery.Other duties as assigned.
Keywords: Amedisys, Salem , Personal Care Line Home Health Aide, Healthcare , Salem, Massachusetts
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