Job Information
Alpha Home Health Care LLC Caregiver in Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Job Summary:
The Aide is a member of the health care team who works directly under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and performs various services for the patient/client, the majority of which are personal care (activities of daily living). The Aide is assigned to assist in a manner that will promote a quality, safe environment for the patient/client.
Duties:
- Performs duties according to written patient care plan.
- Performs total care or assists patient in all activities of daily living/personal care, such as, but not limited to, bathing, grooming, linen changes.
- Assists patients with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
- Prepares nutritious meals within the patient's diet and assists patient with eating when necessary.
- Performs light housekeeping chores, which facilitates patient self-care in the home setting.
- Meets the safety needs of the client and uses assistive safely and properly.
- Provides proper care and observation of the client's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
- Accompany client to appointments and errands.
- Observes general condition and reports changes to the supervisory RN.
- May not administer medications
Job Location:
Downingtown PA 19335