Pediatric Psychiatrist jobs in Springfield, OH

Home health aide services may also be provided by a CNA subject to the same supervision described below. If necessary, they may also be provided by an LPN or RN

Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the staff nurse and the Nurse Supervisor

Tasks to be performed by a HHA must be assigned by, and performed under, the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the patient care provided by the HHA.

Home Health Aide will not administer medications, take physician’s orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a licensed nurse.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows the plan of care to provide, safe, competent care to the client
• Helps the patient to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment
• Plans, and prepares, nutritious meals, grocery shops, when instructed to do so, by the nurse
• Assists the patient with ambulation, as ordered, by the physician, and approved, and supervised, by the nurse
• Assists the therapy personnel, as needed, with rehabilitative processes
• Encourages the patient to become as independent as possible, according to the nursing care plan
• Attempts to promote patient's mental alertness, through involvement in activities of interest
• Gives simple emotional, and psychological, support to the patient, and other members of the household, and establishes a relationship with patient and family, which transmit trust and confidentiality
• Reports any change in the patient's mental, or physical, condition, or in the home situation, to the staff nurse, or to the Aide supervisor
• Performs routine housekeeping tasks, as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the patient, as instructed by the professional nurse
• Prepares a visit report, promptly, and incorporates same in the clinical record, weekly
• 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 patient's care, as directed by the nurse
• Attends in-service, as required by regulation or Agency policy

ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Contact with clients under a wide variety of circumstances.
• Care is provided in client’s living environment with varying situations, including private homes, independent or assisted living or in an institution such as a hospital or long-term care facility.
• May be required to respond to emergency situations.
• Position includes tasks that have the potential for exposure to blood/body fluids/tissues and other potentially infectious material such as body fluids/tissues.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have completed a minimum of 75 hours of training, which includes an introduction to personal care services.
• High school or equivalent
• If a Nursing Assistant, certified by the state, the individual will meet the qualifications for a Home Health Aide, as his or her hours of training will exceed the minimum required.

With any questions or inquiries, please contact the Agency directly at (937) 397-3600.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Continuing education credits
• Employee assistance program
• Family leave
• Flexible schedule
• License reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Safety equipment provided

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• 4x10
• 4x12
• 5x8
• Every weekend
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Springfield, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person