Location:
Albuquerque, NM
Employment Type:
Part-Time
Salary:
Competitive
Job Description
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Successful completion of training or demonstrated competency to practice as a home health aide in
the State of New Mexico.
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Ability to make meaningful observations and write brief, accurate reports
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Ability to recognize the needs of people and to maintain good relationships in dealing with them
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Experience as a home health aide
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Preferably a high school graduate
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New Mexico driver’s license and availability of a car with insurance per state requirement
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CNA Licensing preferred
Requirements
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Provide or assist patient in bathing, care of mouth, skin, hair
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Assisting patients in and out of bed and assisting with ambulation
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Turning patients in bed and positioning for comfort
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Assisting with prescribed exercises which patients and home health aides have been taught by appropriate health personnel
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Preparation of meals and assisting patients with eating
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Assisting patients to bathroom or in using bedpan or urinal
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Giving enemas as ordered and instructed
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Performing household services which will facilitate the patient’s self-care at home and are necessary to prevent or postpone institutionalization
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Changing simple dressing or ostomy bags as directed.
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Assists with self administered non prescription and prescription medications; may not pour medications, but may hand medications to the patient, under the supervision of a registered nurse
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Testing urine and recording vital signs as directed.
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Changing bed linen. Reporting changes in the patient’s condition and needs.
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Completing appropriate records.
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Attend the Interdisciplinary Team meetings and participate in discussion relative to patient/family
plan of care.
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Is proficient in bed bound patient care (bed bath, shampoo, occupied bed making).
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Is proficient in Foley catheter/ostomy care.
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Demonstrates ability to position patients appropriately.
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Is proficient in patient ambulation and transfer technique.
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Is proficient in use of Hoyer lift.
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Is proficient in the use of wheelchairs, canes and walkers.
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Knowledgeable of the dying process.
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Demonstrates understanding of the CQI process.
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Actively participates in CQI teams.