Home Health Aide

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Home Health Aide Responsibilities and Duties

The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organization and who the job reports to.

Examples of Home Health Aide Responsibilities

Maintain home care records that include any changes in doctor’s orders, diet or personal living
activities
Assist patients in performing physical therapy exercises and with administering medication based on doctor’s orders
Help with patient meals and feeding, as well as basic housekeeping functions
Work with transportation professionals to make sure that patients who require additional assistance getting in and out of vehicles are able to safely use transportation
Deliver weekly reports to the case manager and review any important changes in the patient’s condition

Examples of Home Health Aide Skills

3+ years’ experience in the home healthcare field
Current and valid HHA or CNA certification
Nursing experience preferred
Able to lift up to 50 pounds
Exceptional patient service skills
Must be able to work a schedule that includes occasional weekends, holidays and evenings