*NA AIDE JOB DESCRIPTION*
*Statement of Responsibility:*
An In-Home NA Aide, Companion, Sitter and Respite NA aide is a person who under supervision, supports and maintains a safe clean environment for the patient.
*Qualifications: Education and Experience*
* 18 years of age or older
* Sufficient education and language, ability to speak, read, understand written orders,and to write basic reports.
*Specific:*
* Ability to communicate information concerning a patient’s condition clearly.
* Functions independently with minimal supervision.
* Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday, inclusive of sitting, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, or moving objects.
* Ability to relate to and work with various personality styles, illness, disability, and elderly.
* Read, write, and communicate in English.
*Accountability:*
* Registered Nurse, Staffing Coordinator/Administrative Assistant, and Client Service Manager.
*Primary Duties and Responsibilities:*
* Duties should be performed in compliance with all office policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
* Provide light housekeeping tasks such as preparation of meals, laundering patient’s personal garments.
No transporting of patients is allowed, but errands can be ran for patients once a week.
* Maintain a chronological written record of service.
Timesheets range in periods of 1 week and are due every other Monday.
They MUST be turned in on time to ensure that you are paid in a timely manner, and anytime that you are not able to do so the office should be notified in advance.
* Report any unusual incidents or changes in the patient’s behavior to the appropriate supervisor.
* Provide companionship for the patient; do not take advantage of patient’s by removing any belongings or taking items of kindness from the patient or patient’s home.
* Utilize universal precautions and infection control techniques as necessary.
* The In Home Aide may perform assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and any other hands on care deemed necessary by the RN.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $12.
00 - $14.
00 per hour
Standard shift:
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Overnight shift
Weekly schedule:
* Every weekend
* Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
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