Home Health Aide PT NOC
Company: Maple Hill Senior Living
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY:This position is responsible for providing personal
care and designated health-related services designed to maintain
the clients physical and emotional well-being for those clients
living atRM Management. This position assists clients with tasks of
daily living as indicated on theService Agreement, the Medication
Administration Record (MAR), and other services as delegated by the
RN.QUALIFICATIONS:High School education and CNA/ NAR or HHA
Certificate preferred.Experience in working with older
adults.SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:This position requires
the incumbent to:Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working
with the elderly.Prioritize and organize work effectively and
efficiently.Possess skills to communicate effectively with clients,
families, staff and other customers.Possess the ability to read,
write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and
documentation, including medical terminology, in English.Be
punctual with a good attendance record, must demonstrate good
interpersonal skills.Understand how to use, carry and be
responsible for the cell phone while on duty.ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:Job Function:Medication
AdministrationTasks:Administer medications and give reminders to
clients as required according to the Medication Administration
Record (MAR) and as delegated by the RN Supervisor.Follow policy
for administrating medications PRN standing orders.Follow policy
and procedure for narcotic administration and documentation.Follow
policy and procedure for medication administration when a client is
leaving the building.Follows policy and procedures when receiving
new or changed medication orders.Reorder medications and supplies
weekly, or as needed.Understand standard precautions used for
infection control and adhere to them.Other medication
administration duties as assigned by RN Supervisor.Job
Function:Provide personal and direct care to clientsTasks:Assist
clients with activities of daily living as indicated on their
individualservice agreement(including, but not limited to dressing,
showering, grooming, toilet assistance and escorting).Assist
clients with daily room order and light housekeeping.Perform
routine procedures as delegated by the RN Supervisor.Assist clients
with personal laundry duties, which may include ironing.Maintain a
clean and healthy environment.Promote independence, not dependence,
with clients offering choices and fostering self-help
skills.Perform routine procedures as delegated by the RN
Supervisor.Job Function:Documenting and reportingTasks:Document any
changes in clients condition in the client chart and communication
log. Report these changes to the RN Supervisor.Completes incident
reports according to policy.Reports to RN Supervisor any medication
changes or any PRN medications that have been administered to a
client.Understands procedures regarding home care tasks and
charting procedures when performing these tasks.Recognizing
abnormal signs and symptoms, or changes in clients
condition.Documenting duties completed with clients on the service
delivery record during each shift.Documenting duties completed with
clients on the service delivery record during each shift.Job
Function:Complete essential paperworkTasks:Filing papers in clients
charts as needed.Signing Medication Administration Records (MARs)
monthly.Reviewing and signing all new clients plan of care/ weekly
service record and changes in current clients plan of care.Reading
the communication book and checking employee mailbox before the
start of each shift.Checking outgoing US mailbox, collecting US
mail delivered and distributing US mail and in-house mail to the
clients.Other documentation as assigned and/ or needed.Job
Function:Knowledge and compliance with state
regulationsTasks:Understand and adhere to the Vulnerable Adult and
abuse policy, Bill of Rights and HIPPA.Works to assure facility is
in compliance with federal, state and local standards and
regulations.
Keywords: Maple Hill Senior Living, St. Paul , Home Health Aide PT NOC, Other , Saint Paul, Minnesota
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