Home Health Aide
Company: Texas State Job Bank
Location: Lubbock
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
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- Upon hire, HHAs will have received at least 75-hours of
training,the content of which addresses all subjects listed at
484.8o(b)(3).
- 484.8o(b)(3) A home health aide training program must address
eachof the following subject areas:
- Communication skills, including the ability to read, write,
andverbally report clinical information to
patients,representatives, and caregivers, as well as to other HHA
staff.
- Observation, reporting, and documentation of patient status
andthe care or service furnished.
- Reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration.
- Basic infection prevention and control procedures.
- Basic elements of body functioning and changes in body
functionthat must be reported to an aide\'s supervisor.
- Maintenance of a clean, safe, and healthy environment.
- Recognizing emergencies and the knowledge of
institutingemergency procedures and their application.
- The physical, emotional, and developmental needs of and ways
towork with the populations served by the HHA, including the
needfor respect for the patient, his or her privacy, and his or
herproperty.
- Appropriate and safe techniques in performing personal
hygieneand grooming tasks that include-(A) Bed bath; (B) Sponge,
tub,and shower bath; (C) Hair shampooing in sink, tub, and
bed;(D)Nail and skin care; (E) Oral hygiene; (F) Toileting
andelimination;
- Safe transfer techniques and ambulation;
- Normal range of motion and positioning;
- Adequate nutrition and fluid intake;
- Recognizing and reporting changes in skin condition; and
- Any other task that the HHA may choose to have an aide
performas permitted under state law.
- Current CPR certification.Preferred
- Six (6+) months of direct patient experience within the
timeframe oftwo (2) years, in an institution or care center
setting.Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
employees andapplicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard torace, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy,
marital status, nationalorigin, citizenship status, disability,
military status, sexualorientation, genetic predisposition or
carrier status or any otherlegally protected characteristic.
Benefits and More Amedisys caresfor our team members with the same
commitment we have to our patients.This is reflected in the
benefits we provide and the opportunities wemake available to our
team. Benefits for eligible employees include:
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Comprehensive Health Insurance Benefits (medical, dental,
vision)
- Health Savings Account, Health Reimbursement Account, and
FlexibleSpending Account options
- Life, Disability, and Other Voluntary Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Matching
Contributions
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Continuing Education
- Fleet car for eligible employeesAmedisys is an equal
opportunity employer. All qualified applicants willreceive
consideration for employment without regard to race,
color,religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national
origin,citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual
orientation,genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other
legally protectedcharacteristic.
Keywords: Texas State Job Bank, Lubbock , Home Health Aide, Healthcare , Lubbock, Texas
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