Responsibility, Skill, or Procedure
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Reflects understanding of essential performance standards as an agency employee and member of the home care team including :

Reporting to patient’s home on time and according to assigned schedule

Demonstrating respect for the patient and their privacy as well as for their home, belongings and family members—this includes being courteous in all interactions with patients, families and coworkers.

Contacts the office or supervisor if there are any patient care questions relative to the plan of care, emergent situations or any other patient related concerns.

Understands and follows infection control procedures/guidelines including hand washing and universal precautions in all areas of patient care provision.

Maintains daily/weekly visit productivity within expected range

Maintains client confidentiality/HIPAA

Is neat, clean and professional in appearance.

Follows agency guidelines and skills for providing home health aide services relative to :

Performing care as outlined on personal care/HHA assignment sheet

Bathing

Skin Care

Bed Positioning of Patient

Personal care including hair, mouth, shaving, nails and clothing

Toileting

Vital Signs

Assistance with ambulation, ROM and transfer

Care of home environment/light housekeeping

Meal assistance

Safety guidelines

Safe and effective use of equipment

Communicates effectively with patients, families and caregivers
Completes the following forms thoroughly, timely and accurately :

Time log/travel sheet

Home Health Aide Daily Activity Log

Clearly communicates with supervisor regarding :

Inability to provide care in accordance with HHA plan of care is documented in the clinical record according to agency policy and reported

Observations and patient clinical changes are reported to supervisor and noted in the record according to agency policy

Communicates appropriately with the other members of healthcare team including :

Nurse

Physical Therapist

Speech-Language Pathologist

Occupational Therapist

Medical Social Worker

Other: (identify) :

Other areas/skills :

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