Home Care Aide
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Job Description
As a home care aide, the expected duties may include caring for those who are physically or mentally ill, those injured or disabled or infirm patients confined to home or residential care facilities.
Home health aide is one of the top 10 occupations showing large job growth, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Home care aides work under the supervision of a nurse, and work closely with family members to provide the care needed. Both men and women are sought after as home health aides.
Responsibilities
Home health aides work to keep patients in their homes by monitoring them and providing services. Their primary responsibilities include:
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Housekeeping, laundry, shopping, and errands
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Keeping records of services
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Recording patient conditions and notifies the supervising nurse of changes or unusual behavior
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Changing dressings, assisting with bathing, and offering support
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Preparing patient meals and following specific dietary guidelines
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Training patients to use special equipment to care for themselves
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Maintaining a safe and healthy environment for the patient by following specified standards and procedures
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Ensuring proper security precautions are taken
Skills
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Communication |
Must effectively communicate with your co-workers to ensure the best care and the proper procedures. Must be able to communicate in high-stress environments. |
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Active Listening |
Offering your full attention to an individual person or group in order to fully understand problems and their nature. |
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Critical Thinking |
Must use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. |
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Judgment and Decision Making |
Needs to be able to act autonomously and make difficult decisions that would benefit the patient or make corrections. Must consider all benefits and repercussions of potential actions and choose the appropriate one. |
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Complex Problem Solving |
Must be able to identify complex problems and develop and evaluate corrective options and implement solutions. |
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Stress Management |
Must be able to endure intense situations and handle pressure that comes with extreme situations you may encounter. |
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Trustworthiness |
Must be trustworthy because you have people's lives in your hands and what you do could help or hurt them. They are entrusted with a great responsibility and must live up to it. |
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Perceptiveness |
Gauging how people react and read their body language to decipher their feelings and predict their actions. They must be able to determine if people could be a risk to themselves or others and to distinguishtruths from lies. |
Working Conditions
A 40 hour work week is standard for full-time employment as a home health aide. Because many patients may need care and assistance 24 hours a day, some conditions of employment may include night, weekend or holiday shifts. Some aides work on “live in” arrangements. Still others work on a part-time basis.
The nature of the work calls for aides to spend many hours standing and walking, and the work may include heavy lifting at times.
Aides are trained in proper body mechanics in how to move patients safely and care for them. Mechanical devices may sometimes be used to reduce the risk of injury when lifting or transferring a patient.
Employment as a home health aide can be emotionally stressful when working with patients who are disoriented, irritable, and uncooperative or in the terminal stages of illness.
Salary Outlook
| Estimated Annual Salary | Average Hourly Wage | Positions Nationwide |
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| $22,400.00 | $10.77 | 914,000 |
| Title | Company | Location | Posted |
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| Home Care Aide, Certified | Baystate Medical Center | Springfield, MA | 02.18.2019 |
| Full / Part Time: Full-Time Location: Westfield, Massachusetts Regular/Temporary: Regular The Home Care Aide provides support and assistance with personal care. Assists patient in functioning in their home setting and encourages comfort and... | |||
| Hospice Home Care Aide | Baystate Medical Center | Springfield, MA | 02.18.2019 |
| Full / Part Time: Full-Time Location: Westfield, Massachusetts Regular/Temporary: Regular What you will do: The Hospice Home Care Aide provides support and assistance with personal care. Assists patient in functioning in their home setting... | |||
| Home Health Aide - CNA | Lake Charles Memorial Hospital | Lake Charles, LA | 02.18.2019 |
| JOB SUMMARY: A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN).... | |||
| Home Care Aide (HCA): Virginia Gay Home Health | Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics | Vinton, IA | 12.26.2017 |
| We are looking for a Home Health Aide to provide assistance in daily living and personal care services in client’s homes in accordance with an established care plan. | |||
| Home Health Aide, Certified | Baystate Medical Center | Springfield, MA | 02.18.2019 |
| Full / Part Time: Part-Time Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Regular/Temporary: Regular What you will do: The Home Health Aide provides support and assistance with personal care. Assists patient in functioning in their home setting and... | |||
| Home Health Aide (Casual FTE) | Essentia Health | Fargo, MN | 02.15.2019 |
| As a team member, will provide personal care services to the residents and provide related tasks in accordance with a plan of care as assigned and supervised by a Registered Nurse. Responsible to care for the residents personal hygiene, promote a... | |||
| Home Health Aide (0.8 FTE) | Essentia Health | Grand Rapids, MN | 02.15.2019 |
| As a team member, will provide personal care services to the residents and provide related tasks in accordance with a plan of care as assigned and supervised by a Registered Nurse. Responsible to care for the residents personal hygiene, promote a... | |||
| VNA Certified Home Health Aide | Cape Cod Healthcare | Hyannis, MA | 08.08.2018 |
| Maintains open communication with case manager and/or Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader regarding health, safety and environment status of patients. Reports all changes in a timely manner. Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts. Perform... | |||
| VNA Certified Home Health Aide | Cape Cod Healthcare | Hyannis, MA | 02.02.2018 |
| Maintains open communication with case manager and/or Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader regarding health, safety and environment status of patients. Reports all changes in a timely manner. Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts. Perform... | |||
| VNA Certified Home Health Aide | Cape Cod Healthcare | Hyannis, MA | 08.17.2018 |
| Maintains open communication with case manager and/or Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader regarding health, safety and environment status of patients. Reports all changes in a timely manner. Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts. Perform... | |||
| VNA Certified Home Health Aide | Cape Cod Healthcare | Hyannis, MA | 12.14.2018 |
| Maintains open communication with case manager and/or Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader regarding health, safety and environment status of patients. Reports all changes in a timely manner. Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts. Perform... | |||
| VNA Certified Home Health Aide | Cape Cod Healthcare | Hyannis, MA | 02.15.2019 |
| Maintains open communication with case manager and/or Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader regarding health, safety and environment status of patients. Reports all changes in a timely manner. Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts. Perform... | |||
| Home Health Aide (Certified), Karman Legacy Hospice | Stillwater Medical | Stillwater, OK | 12.20.2018 |
| Assists in the care and support of the patient at their place of residence, utilizing technical nursing skills with minimum assistance. Makes daily home visits with personal vehicle within 50 mile radius of Stillwater. QUALIFICATIONS:... | |||
| Nurse Aide - Home Health Healthy@Home York - FT | Carolinas HealthCare System | Rock Hill, NC | 02.05.2019 |
| Job Req ID: 184587 Position Number: 00123774 Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Day Shift Details : M-F, 8:30a - 5:00p Standard Hours: 40.00 Department Name: HHA - Certified Location: CMC Home... | |||
| Hospice Aide | Skagit Regional Health | Mount Vernon, WA | 01.30.2019 |
| The Hospice Care Aide works under the supervision of the licensed professional staff. Provides services as outlined on the Hospice Care Aide care plan. Aide care includes personal care, bathing, shampoo, nail care and use of adaptive equipment in... | |||
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Home Care Aide, Certified
Springfield, MO
Baystate Medical Center
Full / Part Time: Full-Time Location: Westfield, Massachusetts Regular/Temporary: Regular The Home Care Aide provides support and assistance with personal care. Assists patient in functioning in their home setting and encourages comfort and...
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Hospice Home Care Aide
Springfield, MO
Baystate Medical Center
Full / Part Time: Full-Time Location: Westfield, Massachusetts Regular/Temporary: Regular What you will do: The Hospice Home Care Aide provides support and assistance with personal care. Assists patient in functioning in their home setting...
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Home Health Aide - CNA
Lake Charles, LA
Lake Charles Memorial Hospital
JOB SUMMARY: A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN)....
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Home Care Aide (HCA): Virginia Gay Home Health
Vinton, IA
Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics
We are looking for a Home Health Aide to provide assistance in daily living and personal care services in client’s homes in accordance with an established care plan.
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Home Health Aide, Certified
Springfield, MO
Baystate Medical Center
Full / Part Time: Part-Time Location: Springfield, Massachusetts Regular/Temporary: Regular What you will do: The Home Health Aide provides support and assistance with personal care. Assists patient in functioning in their home setting and...
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Home Health Aide (Casual FTE)
Duluth, MN
Essentia Health
As a team member, will provide personal care services to the residents and provide related tasks in accordance with a plan of care as assigned and supervised by a Registered Nurse. Responsible to care for the residents personal hygiene, promote a...
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Home Health Aide (0.8 FTE)
Duluth, MN
Essentia Health
As a team member, will provide personal care services to the residents and provide related tasks in accordance with a plan of care as assigned and supervised by a Registered Nurse. Responsible to care for the residents personal hygiene, promote a...
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VNA Certified Home Health Aide
Hyannis, MA
Cape Cod Healthcare
Maintains open communication with case manager and/or Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader regarding health, safety and environment status of patients. Reports all changes in a timely manner. Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts. Perform...
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VNA Certified Home Health Aide
Hyannis, MA
Cape Cod Healthcare
Maintains open communication with case manager and/or Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader regarding health, safety and environment status of patients. Reports all changes in a timely manner. Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts. Perform...
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VNA Certified Home Health Aide
Hyannis, MA
Cape Cod Healthcare
Maintains open communication with case manager and/or Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader regarding health, safety and environment status of patients. Reports all changes in a timely manner. Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts. Perform...
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VNA Certified Home Health Aide
Hyannis, MA
Cape Cod Healthcare
Maintains open communication with case manager and/or Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader regarding health, safety and environment status of patients. Reports all changes in a timely manner. Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts. Perform...
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VNA Certified Home Health Aide
Hyannis, MA
Cape Cod Healthcare
Maintains open communication with case manager and/or Team Leader/Assistant Team Leader regarding health, safety and environment status of patients. Reports all changes in a timely manner. Complies with State/Federal regulatory acts. Perform...
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Home Health Aide (Certified), Karman Legacy Hospice
Stillwater, OK
Stillwater Medical
Assists in the care and support of the patient at their place of residence, utilizing technical nursing skills with minimum assistance. Makes daily home visits with personal vehicle within 50 mile radius of Stillwater. QUALIFICATIONS:...
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Nurse Aide - Home Health Healthy@Home York - FT
Charlotte, NC
Carolinas HealthCare System
Job Req ID: 184587 Position Number: 00123774 Employment Type: Full Time Shift: Day Shift Details : M-F, 8:30a - 5:00p Standard Hours: 40.00 Department Name: HHA - Certified Location: CMC Home...
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Hospice Aide
Mount Vernon, WA
Skagit Regional Health
The Hospice Care Aide works under the supervision of the licensed professional staff. Provides services as outlined on the Hospice Care Aide care plan. Aide care includes personal care, bathing, shampoo, nail care and use of adaptive equipment in...