Responsibilities:

• Adhere to the plan of care to deliver safe and competent service to the client.
• Assist the client in maintaining personal hygiene and ensuring a healthy, safe environment.
• Plan and prepare nutritious meals and assist with shopping as needed.
• Aid the client in ambulation as prescribed by the physician and overseen by the nurse.
• Support therapy personnel as required during rehabilitative processes.
• Encourage the client’s independence in alignment with the nursing service plan.
• Stimulate the client’s mental alertness through engaging activities.
• Provide emotional and psychological support to the client and household members, building trusting relationships.
• Report any changes in the client’s condition or home situation to the nurse or Aide supervisor.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks to maintain a safe and comfortable environment.
• Document all services rendered.
• Submit ALL clinical notes and progress notes within 24 hours of each care visit.
• Foster teamwork and participate in case conferences and in-service meetings.
• Regularly check the schedule to see assigned patients.
• Notify the Agency of any absences affecting service provision.
• Must maintain patient privacy and confidentiality (HIPPA).

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Completion of a nurse aide training and competency evaluation program certified by the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of six months experience in community/home health or hospital setting is preferred.
• Knowledge of home health care principles, CNA techniques, and documentation.
• Evidence of personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation knowledge.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Current CPR certification.
• Effective communication in English is required.

Job Conditions:

• Must have a driver’s license and be able to drive to client residences.
• Ability to access homes, which may not be wheelchair accessible.
• Physical requirements include walking, sitting, standing, lifting, and turning clients.
• Adequate hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity needed to perform duties and communicate effectively.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Equipment Operation:

• Thermometer, B/P cuff, stethoscope, and handwashing materials.