Job Description

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure quality and safe delivery of home care services.

• Participates in development and implementation of client plans of care per home care

agency policy and procedure, as appropriate.

• Participates in client case conferences according to home health care agency policy and

procedure, if requested.

• Information regarding client plans of care is submitted to the Home Care SUPERVISOR in a

timely manner.

2. Implements current Certified Nurse Aide services.

• Service plans of care are discussed with the Balance Home Health Care’s Supervisor on regular

basis.

• Client assignments and reports are received from the Balance Home Health Care’s Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

-High school graduation or GED required.

-Certified Nurse Aide certification required as obtained through successful completion of an approved

program

-Shall have one year-full-time experience in personal care or an institutional setting, such as a hospital or

nursing home, OR Shall have one year full-time experience within the last five years in direct client care

in a home care agency setting; OR

-Evidence of sympathetic attitude toward care elderly.

-Demonstrated ability to read, write, and carry out directions.

-Evidence of maturity and ability to deal effectively with job demands

-Good verbal and written communications skills required.

-Attends (8) hours of personal care oriented in services per year.

-Participates in professional meetings when directed

-Shall have a criminal history check conducted prior to being offered work with this agency.

-Ability to work closely supervised to ensure competence in providing client care.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

-Must be able to read & write English.

-Must be physically able to lift, bending and stand for long periods of time.

-Must be able to handle stressful situations due to client’s medical conditions.

-Must adhere to assigned and agreed work schedule.

-Able to drive up to 50 + miles per day.

-Must maintain professional appearance and good personal hygiene.

COMPETENCY TESTING:

Certified Nurse Aide is expected to pass competency examination with at least an

80% or better. The content of the competency evaluation of the Agency will include

and is not limited to: (if applicable)

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