Home Health Aide

POSITION SUMMARY

Provides personal care services under the direction of the Registered Nurse or Therapist. The Home 

Health Aide is assigned to specific clients by the Registered Nurse or other appropriate 

professional and performs services for clients as necessary to maintain their personal comfort.

QUALIFICATIONS

•     Successful completion of a formal certification training program and/or a written skills test 

and competency evaluation.

•     Be at least sixteen (16) years of age.

•     Minimum of six (6) months work experience in a supervised setting, preferably health care 

facility.

•     Demonstrated ability to read, write, and follow a written Plan of Care.

•     Good verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

•     Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements 

and in good repair. Good driving record.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

1.     Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and 

supervision of the therapist.

     a.    Range of motion exercises

     b.    Assistance in ambulation or exercises

     c.    Maneuver up to seventy-five (75) pounds

2.     Performs personal care activities, including but not limited to:

     a.    Bathing

     b.    Shampooing

     c.    Skin care/nail care

     d.    Oral hygiene

     e.    Shaving

     f.    Dressing

3.     Performs household services essential to health care at home, including but not limited to:

     a.    Meal preparation/feeding

     b.    Laundry

     c.    Light housekeeping

4.     Assists in the administration of medications that are ordinarily self-administered under the 

direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse (per state nurse practice laws and Agency 

policy).

5.     Reports any observed or reported changes in the client's condition and/or needs to the 

Registered Nurse or Therapist. Follows reporting guidelines in the Care Plan.

6.     Documents care provided and completes the forms required for the client's records. Completes 

the appropriate records to document care given and pertinent observations. Submits documentation 

per Agency requirements—at least weekly.

7.     Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients by observing infection control 

practices, following Agency guidelines, and reporting unsafe situations to the Supervisor/Case 

Manager.

8.     Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation 

about its operation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs.

9.     Communicates effectively with all members of the interdisciplinary team through verbal 

reports, participation in staff meetings, and team conferences, as requested.

10.     Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

11.     Attends in-service programs to meet compliance requirements. Identifies learning needs to 

Agency supervisor.

12.     Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

See ADA Requirements. I have read and understand the above job description of the Home Health Aide.