Location: Bedford,TX, USA
Primary function is to provide personal healthcare and related services as an extension of nursing or therapy services to the patient/client in his or her place of residence; to assist in providing a safe and clean environment, work cooperatively with the patient/client, caregiver, and family and share observations and problems with the supervisor. Works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurseYou will be working in the patients home. Our coverage area is for Tarrant County, Dallas CountyExperience: At least one year experience preferred as a Home Health Aide or Nursing Assistant in a hospital, nursing home or home health agency. (we provide evaluation)Must have successfully completed a State-established or other training and competency evaluation program that meets State and Federal requirements, or a competency evaluation program that meets State and Federal requirements, or a State Licensure program that meets State and Federal requirements for aide training and competency evaluation. An individual is not considered to have completed a training and competency evaluation program, or a competency evaluation program if, since the individual's most recent completion of this program(s), there has been a continuous period of 24 consecutive months during none of which the individual furnished home health aide services described in 42CFR 409.45 for compensation. Skills: Must be able to read, write, and verbally report clinical information to patients, representatives, and caregivers, as well as to other Agency staff. Demonstrates interest in the welfare of the ill and elderly. Proof of current CPR. Successful completion of the Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and written Skills Test. Transportation: Reliable transportation. Valid and current auto liability insurance.