Home Health Aide

Home Health Aide’s function under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and the Staffing Coordinator.

Area: Philadelphia, PA

• Providing frail, ill, or immobile clients with assistance, company, and comfort.
• Executes the patient care plan and communicates well with RN Case Manager.
• Monitoring the physical, mental, and emotional conditions of clients and reporting changes to designated parties.
• Performing personal hygiene care
• Performing light housekeeping duties in patient's living area only.
• Is aware of and follows nutritional guidelines for patients.
• Preparing meals and assisting clients with eating and drinking.
• Assisting with the use of incontinence products or providing bathroom visit support.
• Running errands, including shopping for groceries and basic household items for patient only.
• Assisting clients from their beds into chairs or wheelchairs, and back.
• With prior approval by Staffing Coordinator, accompanying clients on trips, such as medical appointments.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy, and safe environment.
• Documents care using Agency approved Electronic Visit Verification system from the patient's care location.
• Consistently shows accountability to schedule and communicates all needs for scheduling changes to Staffing Coordinator.
• With prior authorization and proper training, administering medicine and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.

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KeystoneCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively
• Ability to understand both written and verbal directions and instructions
• Certificate or proof of attendance and curriculum of an approved training program or verifiable prior experience working as a Home Health Aide.
• Successful completion of a job specific knowledge exam
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding, compassionate attitude toward the care of the sick
• Ability to document actions and observations with detail and accuracy
• One year home health experience preferred.
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption.
• Proof of Influenza Vaccination or an approved Medical or Religious exemption.
• Employees designated in a driver status, traveling from site to site, will be required to maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance at all times.

• $13 to $15 per hour
• Flexible scheduling options
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Travel Time and Mileage between work sites
• Paid Holidays for Full-time staff
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Aflac plans available for Full-time staff
• $25K Company Paid Life Insurance Policy for full-time staff
• Retirement plan with discretionary employer match