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 Health Care Aide | Pella Regional Health Center | Pella, IA | 10.21.2019 |
| Provides patient/resident care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Assists patient/residents with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comfort and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment... | |||
| Home Health Aide(Home Health Care) 643 | Duncan Regional Hospital | Duncan, OK | 09.23.2019 |
| The Home Health Aide, under the supervision of the Director of Home Care, performs assigned patient care following the established nursing standards of care and policy and procedure. | |||
| Home Care Aide 8000-013 | Lake Region Healthcare | Fergus Falls, MN | 10.21.2019 |
| The purpose of this position is to provide our tenants with assistance with their activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care. The Home Care Aide works under the direction and supervision of the Home Care Coordinator/RN. Effective... | |||
| Home Health Aide Certified | Hunterdon Healthcare | Flemington, NJ | 10.21.2019 |
| Visiting Health and Support Services - VHSS Hunterdon Healthcare System, 215 Route 31, Flemington, NJ Per Diem M-F, 8am-4:30pm, Day shift Req # 68292 Job Summary: The Home Health Aide assists their patients with personal care, therapy... | |||
| Home Health Aide - 100226 | WVU Medicine | Bridgeport, WV | 09.20.2019 |
| UNITED HOSPITAL CENTER POSITION DESCRIPTION AND COMPETENCY EVALUATION TITLE: HOME HEALTH AIDE DEPARTMENT: UNITED HOME HEALTH/PEOPLES HOSPICE REPORTS TO: NURSE MANAGERS, UNITED HOME HEALTH/PEOPLES HOSPICE q ANNUAL q 90 DAY q 90 DAY... | |||
| Home Health Aide - 100226 | WVU Medicine | Bridgeport, WV | 09.22.2019 |
| UNITED HOSPITAL CENTER POSITION DESCRIPTION AND COMPETENCY EVALUATION TITLE: HOME HEALTH AIDE DEPARTMENT: UNITED HOME HEALTH/PEOPLES HOSPICE REPORTS TO: NURSE MANAGERS, UNITED HOME HEALTH/PEOPLES HOSPICE q ANNUAL q 90 DAY q 90 DAY... | |||
| Home Health Aide -10230 | WVU Medicine | Glen Dale, WV | 10.02.2019 |
| Responsible for assisting the patient with activities of daily living and personal care. The Home Health Aide, in collaboration with patient, family, and health care team, will provide direct and indirect nursing care of the patient utilizing the... | |||
| Home Health Aide, Home Health | Stillwater Medical | Stillwater, OK | 03.22.2019 |
| 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: Minimum... | |||
| Home Health Aide | Avita Health System | Galion, OH | 10.21.2019 |
| The Home Health and Hospice Aide is a trained worker who provides personal care bathing services in the home when an individual or family member cannot assume these responsibilities. The Aide works under the direction and supervision of a... | |||
| Home Health Aide | Avita Health System | Galion, OH | 10.21.2019 |
| The Home Health and Hospice Aide is a trained worker who provides personal care bathing services in the home when an individual or family member cannot assume these responsibilities. The Aide works under the direction and supervision of a... | |||
| Home Care Aide (HCA): Virginia Gay Home Health | Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics | Vinton, IA | 09.26.2019 |
| 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. | |||
| Nursing Home Activities Aide | St. Luke Community Healthcare | Ronan, MT | 10.21.2019 |
| Nursing Home Activities Aide St Luke Extended Care Facility is seeking an energetic part time Activities Aide. Experience in a recreation setting, imagination, and creativity are preferred. Must have a basic knowledge of a variety of... | |||
| Certified Home Health Aide | Cape Cod Healthcare | Falmouth, MA | 10.07.2019 |
| At the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Cape Cod, our goal is to provide comprehensive home health and hospice services that enable individuals to receive care in the privacy and comfort of their own homes. The VNA provides an array of health... | |||
| Certified Home Health Aide | Cape Cod Healthcare | Falmouth, MA | 10.07.2019 |
| At the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Cape Cod, our goal is to provide comprehensive home health and hospice services that enable individuals to receive care in the privacy and comfort of their own homes. The VNA provides an array of health... | |||
| Certified Home Health Aide | Cape Cod Healthcare | Vineyard Haven, MA | 10.01.2019 |
| At the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Cape Cod, our goal is to provide comprehensive home health and hospice services that enable individuals to receive care in the privacy and comfort of their own homes. The VNA provides an array of health... | |||
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Home Health Care Aide
Pella, IA
Pella Regional Health Center
Provides patient/resident care activities under the direction of a Registered Nurse. Assists patient/residents with activities of daily living, provides for personal care, comfort and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean environment...
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Home Health Aide(Home Health Care) 643
Duncan, OK
Duncan Regional Hospital
The Home Health Aide, under the supervision of the Director of Home Care, performs assigned patient care following the established nursing standards of care and policy and procedure.
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Home Care Aide 8000-013
Fergus Falls, MN
Lake Region Healthcare
The purpose of this position is to provide our tenants with assistance with their activities of daily living (ADLs) and personal care. The Home Care Aide works under the direction and supervision of the Home Care Coordinator/RN. Effective...
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Home Health Aide Certified
Flemington, NJ
Hunterdon Healthcare
Visiting Health and Support Services - VHSS Hunterdon Healthcare System, 215 Route 31, Flemington, NJ Per Diem M-F, 8am-4:30pm, Day shift Req # 68292 Job Summary: The Home Health Aide assists their patients with personal care, therapy...
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Home Health Aide - 100226
Morgantown, WV
WVU Medicine
UNITED HOSPITAL CENTER POSITION DESCRIPTION AND COMPETENCY EVALUATION TITLE: HOME HEALTH AIDE DEPARTMENT: UNITED HOME HEALTH/PEOPLES HOSPICE REPORTS TO: NURSE MANAGERS, UNITED HOME HEALTH/PEOPLES HOSPICE q ANNUAL q 90 DAY q 90 DAY...
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Home Health Aide - 100226
Morgantown, WV
WVU Medicine
UNITED HOSPITAL CENTER POSITION DESCRIPTION AND COMPETENCY EVALUATION TITLE: HOME HEALTH AIDE DEPARTMENT: UNITED HOME HEALTH/PEOPLES HOSPICE REPORTS TO: NURSE MANAGERS, UNITED HOME HEALTH/PEOPLES HOSPICE q ANNUAL q 90 DAY q 90 DAY...
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Home Health Aide -10230
Morgantown, WV
WVU Medicine
Responsible for assisting the patient with activities of daily living and personal care. The Home Health Aide, in collaboration with patient, family, and health care team, will provide direct and indirect nursing care of the patient utilizing the...
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Home Health Aide, Home Health
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: Minimum...
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Home Health Aide
Galion, OH
Avita Health System
The Home Health and Hospice Aide is a trained worker who provides personal care bathing services in the home when an individual or family member cannot assume these responsibilities. The Aide works under the direction and supervision of a...
-
Home Health Aide
Galion, OH
Avita Health System
The Home Health and Hospice Aide is a trained worker who provides personal care bathing services in the home when an individual or family member cannot assume these responsibilities. The Aide works under the direction and supervision of a...
-
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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Nursing Home Activities Aide
Ronan, MT
St. Luke Community Healthcare
Nursing Home Activities Aide St Luke Extended Care Facility is seeking an energetic part time Activities Aide. Experience in a recreation setting, imagination, and creativity are preferred. Must have a basic knowledge of a variety of...
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Certified Home Health Aide
Hyannis, MA
Cape Cod Healthcare
At the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Cape Cod, our goal is to provide comprehensive home health and hospice services that enable individuals to receive care in the privacy and comfort of their own homes. The VNA provides an array of health...
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Certified Home Health Aide
Hyannis, MA
Cape Cod Healthcare
At the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Cape Cod, our goal is to provide comprehensive home health and hospice services that enable individuals to receive care in the privacy and comfort of their own homes. The VNA provides an array of health...
-
Certified Home Health Aide
Hyannis, MA
Cape Cod Healthcare
At the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Cape Cod, our goal is to provide comprehensive home health and hospice services that enable individuals to receive care in the privacy and comfort of their own homes. The VNA provides an array of health...