PrimeLiving Home Health Inc.,

04/29/2021

The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations, and documenting observations and care performed.

The home health aide will be assigned in a manner that promotes the quality, continuity, and safety of a patient's care.

Essential job functions/responsibilities

Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:

1) Providing hands-on personal care including:

A. Baths
B. Back rubs
C. Oral hygiene
D. Shampoos
E. Changing bed linen
F. Assisting patients with dressing and un******ng
G. Skin care to prevent breakdown
H. Assisting the patient with toileting activities
I. Keeping patient's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate

2) Planning and preparing nutritious meals.

3) Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.

4) Taking and recording oral, re**al, and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

5) Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.

6) Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency)/

7) Performing simple procedures as an extension of nursing services as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).

8) Assisting patients in the self-administration of medication.

9) Doing patient's laundry, as appropriate.

10) Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc).

11) Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.

12) Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team.

13) Adhering to the organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. the incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position qualifications

1) Meet the training requirements and successfully completes:

A. A training and competency evaluation program that meets §484.80 (b) and (c); or

B. A competency evaluation that meets the requirements of §484.80 (c); or

C. A nurse aide training and competency evaluation approved by the state as meeting the requirements of §483.151 through §483.154 and is currently in good standing on the state nurse aide registry; or

D. The requirements of a state licensure program that meets the provisions of §484.80 (b) and (c).

2) Shows proof of registration on the Home Care Aide Registry through the Department of Social Services, Home Care Services Bureau, preferred.

3) At least 18 years of age.

4) Ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.

5) Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision

6) Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail, and impaired.

7) Possess and maintains current CPR certification

8) Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.

9) Licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with Organization requirements and is in good working order.

Job limitations

The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State's Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge, and skill of a nurse, such as sterile techniques.

04/29/2021

The medical social worker is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for medical social work services.

Essential job functions/responsibilities

1) assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient's illness and environment and communicates findings to the registered nurse.

2) Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.

3) Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.

4) Provides information and referral services for Organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

5) Provides information to patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

6) Serves as liaison between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies.

7) Maintains collaborative relationships with Organization personnel to support patient care.

8) Maintains and develops contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and organization personnel.

9) Participates in in-service education programs.

10) Participates in the development of the total plan of care and case conferences as required.

11) Assists physicians and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems.

12) Participates in discharge planning.

13) Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Director/Supervisor.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position qualifications

1) Graduate of a bachelor's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

2) Licensed as a licensed clinical social worker by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.

3) Minimum of one year's experience in health care.

4) Experience in home health care preferred.

5) Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

6) Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

7) Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

04/29/2021

The speech-language pathologist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for speech-language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.

Essential job functions/responsibilities

1) Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.

2) Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve the patient's function.

3) Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.

4) Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated

5) Confers with referring physicians and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.

6) As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services, and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

7) Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.

8) Maintains clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice and theory.

9) Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.

10) Instructs patient, family/caregiver, and other Organization health care personnel in the patient's treatment regime as indicated.

11) May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care.

12) Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech-language.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. the incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position qualifications

1) Possesses a master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and meets either of the following requirements:

A) Is licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the State in which the individual furnishes such service; or

B) If the State does not license speech-language pathologists:

1. Must successfully have completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience);

2. Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master's or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field, and

3. Successfully completed an approved national examination in SLP

2) A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.

3) Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills

4) Possesses and maintains current CPR certification

5) Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured by state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

04/29/2021

The occupational therapist contracted through the organization is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Agreement.

Essential job functions/responsibilities

1) Evaluates patient's functional status (muscles function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skills, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.) Evaluates home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total plan of care.

2) For patients who plan to return to work, the occupational therapist may perform work capacity evaluation and may refer to specialized vocational training in accordance with organization policy.

3) Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other organization professionals.

4) May teach new skills or retrain patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.

5) May fabricate splints and instruct patients in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.

6) May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.

7) Maintains appropriate clinical records, clinical notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient's condition. Submits these records in accordance with organization policy.

8) Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care.

9) Attends and contributes to in-services, case conferences, and other meetings as required by organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the organization.

10) Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.

11) Instructs patient's family/caregiver and other organization health care personnel in patient's treatment regime when indicated and appropriate.

12) Supervises Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations

13) When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two weeks.

14) Participates in discharge planning for patient

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position qualifications

1) Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association.

2) Registered with the National Registration Examination of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

3) Two years of clinical experience as an occupational therapist.

4) Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

5) Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.

6) Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured and in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

04/28/2021

The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

Essential job functions/responsibilities

1) Provides direct physical therapy according to the directions of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's plan of care.

2) Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.

3) Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle re-education, gait, and functional training, transfer activities, and prosthetic training.

4) Utilizes physical agents, including but not be limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound, and massage.

5) Observes and report to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patients' condition.

6) Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.

7) Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames.

8) Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and Organization Inservice Education Program.

9) Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

1) Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.

2) Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.

3) Current certification or license as required by state law.

4) Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

04/28/2021

The Physical Therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.

Essential job functions/responsibilities

1) Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. this may include, but will not be limited to:

A) Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participating in developing the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.

B) Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM - potential for rehab.

C) Directing physical therapy treatment.

D) Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.

E) Determining priority needs for physical therapy

F) Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

2) Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.

3) May train patients in the use of prosthetic devices.

4) Identifies patient and family/caregiver's needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.

5) Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.

6) Participates in discharge planning for patients.

7) Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.

8) Provides physical therapy consultation to home families and caregivers when indicated.

9) Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.

10) Participates in peer consultation processes.

11) Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

12) When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two weeks

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. the incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position qualifications

1) Possesses a degree from a Baccalaureate or Masters Program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.

2) Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the State, if applicable.

3) Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.

4) Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills

5) Possesses and maintains current CPR Certification.

6) Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

04/28/2021

The registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

Essential job functions&responsibilities

Patient Care

1) Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).

2) Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.

3) Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.

4) Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.

5) Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

6) Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.

7) Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

8) Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

9) Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.

10) Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor and assume responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

1)Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days.

2) Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required.

3) Communicates with community health-related persons to coordinate the care plan.

Additional Duties

1) Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.

2) Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.

3) Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided every two weeks.

Position Qualifications

1) Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.

2) Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.

3) Maintains a current CPR certification.

4) Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or home care nursing is preferred.

5) Minimum of two years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.

6) Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision

7) Demonstrates excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

8) Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

9) Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.

10) Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. able to lift, position, or transfer patients. able to lift supplies and equipment. considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

02/24/2021

01/27/2021

Job description

The registered nurse plans, organizes, and directs home care services and is experienced in nursing, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The professional nurse builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities.

Essential job functions&responsibilities

Patient Care

1) Completes an initial assessment of patient and family to determine home care needs. Provides a complete physical assessment and history of current and previous illness(es).

2) Regularly re-evaluates patient nursing needs.

3) Initiates the plan of care and makes necessary revisions as patient status and needs change.

4) Uses health assessment data to determine nursing diagnosis.

5) Develops a care plan, which establishes goals based on nursing diagnosis and incorporates therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative nursing actions. Includes the patient and the family in the planning process.

6) Initiates appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures. administers medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician.

7) Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs.

8) Provides health care instructions to the patient as appropriate per assessment and plan of care.

9) Identifies discharge planning needs as part of the care plan development and implements prior to discharge of the patient.

10) Acts as Case Manager when assigned by Clinical Supervisor/Nursing Supervisor and assume responsibility to coordinate patient care for assigned caseload.

Communication

1)Prepares clinical notes and updates the primary physician when necessary and at least every sixty days.

2) Communicates with the physician regarding the patient's needs and reports any changes in the patient's condition; obtains/receives physician's orders as required.

3) Communicates with community health-related persons to coordinate the care plan.

Additional Duties

1) Participates in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy.

2) Ensures that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available.

3) Instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care provided every two weeks.

Position Qualifications

1) Registered nurse with current licensure to practice professional nursing in the state.

2) Graduate of National League for Nursing accredited school of nursing.

3) Maintains a current CPR certification.

4) Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or home care nursing is preferred.

5) Minimum of two years experience, at least one of which is in the area of public health or home care nursing is preferred.

6) Self-directed and able to work with minimal supervision

7) Demonstrates excellent observation, problem-solving, verbal and written communication skills; nursing skills per competency checklist.

8) Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently.

9) Management experience not required. Responsible for supervising home health aides.

10) Prolonged or considerable walking or standing. able to lift, position, or transfer patients. able to lift supplies and equipment. considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, or crouching. visual acuity and hearing to perform required nursing skills.

01/22/2021

Primeliving Home Health is looking for compassionate nurses (RN/LVN), therapists (PT/OT/ST), Medical Social Workers, and Home Health Aides who are providing care to be part of the solution! Are you motivated to go out of your way to help the physical, mental, or emotional pains of another? Contact us today to find out what opportunities are waiting for you!