HOME HEALTH AIDE

Company: TRINITY HOME HEALTH SERVICES INC
Location: Front Royal
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description DUTIES OF POSITION Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Supervising Nurse. Tasks to be performed by an HHA must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the client care/services provided by the HHA. Under no circumstances may an HHA be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous procedures, or any other sterile or invasive procedures. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES Follows the plan of care/service to provide, safe, competent care/service to the client Performs the following tasks as assigned by the RN: 1. Assist with the activities of daily living 2. Medication reminders 3. Taking and recording vital signs 4. Recording and reporting to the supervisor any changes regarding the client’s condition. behavior or appearance 5. Documenting the services delivered in the client’s record Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment Plans and prepares nutritious meals Assists the client with ambulation as approved Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the care plan Attempts to promote client's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household and establishes a relationship with client and family which transmit trust and confidentiality Completes at least 12 hours of in-service training and education annually Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client Prepares a visit report on the day the service/care was provided and incorporates same in the client record within 7 days Confirms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits by staff members can be coordinated Works with personnel of other community agencies involved in the client's care Confer with the Supervisor about client’s status and care, participate in the planning of service Promptly report any change in client condition to the Supervisor Works within the Home Health Aide’s scope of practice, as directed by a Registered Nurse and report in writing to the Supervising Nurse

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