Home Health Aide – 77380
AVATAR HOME HEALTH CARE AGENCY LLC
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Minimum Age 18 due to insurance.
– Assists residents with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, grooming, andtoileting.
– Transferring to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.
– Allows and encourages residents to do as much of their own care as possible.
– Serves meals to residents in the dining room or apartments and may assist in preparing meals following pre-planned menus.
– Encourages residents to eat a proper diet and take adequate fluids while respecting the residents right to free choice.
– Records and reports changes in residents eating habits to the supervisor.
– Initiates and participates in leisure activities provided for residents as described in the activity calendar.
– Encourages residents to socialize and participate in planned activities or programs to develop friendships with other residents.
– Maintains residents records daily in a timely manner and in accordance with company policy and procedures.
– Documents medication distribution as applicable, leisure activities, incidents, and observations.
– Reports any changes in theresidents physical condition and/or behavior.
– Observes and reports the health and emotional condition of each resident, and promptly reports all changes to the supervisor.
– Assists residents with medication as defined in the medication procedure or supervises residents who can self-administer medication.
– Follows the physicians orders and state laws to administer medications to residents who cannot self-administer their medications.
– Exhibits anunderstanding of and follows medication policies and procedures.
– Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for the residents.
– Performs general housekeeping and follows cleaning schedules for the residents laundry, bedrooms, dining area, living space, bathrooms, kitchen, and other areas.
– Follows proper procedures in emergency situations and responds promptly and positively to resident requests for assistance.
– Workweek: Flexible shifts.
Background Requirements:
Candidates must pass adrug screen and background check. Due to the nature of the employers business, candidates with certain classes or types of convictions will not be considered for employment.