DUTIES OF POSITION
Maintains the quality of client care/services in accordance with the Agency’s objectives and policies, through planning, coordination, and implementation and evaluation of the home services provided

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides daily supervision of caregiver employees to ensure the quality of services and maintenance of standards
• Reviews and investigates the clinical content, diagnoses, medical history, medications, fee status and other procedures from the records of clients
• Appraises staff performance during their probationary period and annually, provides the teaching and counseling necessary to enhance the delivery of services and the development of direct care staff
• Identifies and evaluates client needs and appropriateness of home care by reviewing the initial intake screening form before assignment of direct care staff
• Develop the Plan of Care/Service after assessing the client and consulting the client and/or family member/responsible person
• Review and update Care/Service Plans per policy
• Assists with the orientation of new professional staff to familiarize them with Agency policies and procedures
• Sees clients in the home setting as needed
• Participates in client record reviews
• Reviews each schedule for discharges and direct care staff supervisory visits
• Ensures that all pertinent paperwork is in the client record and is complete.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in Florida
• Training/experience in the provision of Home Care Services
• At least one to two years of supervisory responsibilities

DUTIES OF POSITION

• Provides personal care and related services in the home, under the direction, instruction and supervision of the Supervising Nurse.
• Tasks to be performed by a CNA/HHA must be assigned by and performed under the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the client care/services provided.
• Under no circumstances may a CNA/HHA be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous procedures, or any other sterile or invasive procedures, other than rectal temperatures or enemas.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows the plan of care to provide, safe, competent care/service to the client
• Helps the client to maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a healthful, safe environment
• Plans and prepares nutritious meals if required
• Assists the client with ambulation as approved
• Encourages the client to become as independent as possible according to the care plan
• Attempts to promote client’s mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest
• Gives simple emotional and psychological support to the client and other members of the household and establishes a relationship with client and family which transmit trust and confidentiality
• Reports any change in the client’s mental or physical condition or in the home situation to the Supervisor
• Performs routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable environment for the client
• Prepares a visit report promptly and incorporates same in the client record daily
• Confirms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits so that other necessary visits by staff members can be coordinated
• Attends in-service as required by regulation
• Confers with Supervisor about client’s status and care, participates in the planning of service
• Promptly reports any change in client condition to the Supervisor
• Works within the CNA/HHA’s scope of practice, as directed by the Supervising RN

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

• Use of BP cuff, thermometer and stethoscope, hand washing materials, gloves, PPE kit if required

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must have completed a minimum of 40 hours of training which includes an introduction to personal care services, CPR certification and certificate from a FL state approved training facility
• Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this
• Must comprehend the basics of personal care, housekeeping and meal preparation
• Must understand and respect client’s privacy including ethics and confidentiality of care

• Follows the client’s requirements or plan of care to help the client to maintain a healthful, safe environment
• Receives written instructions from the Supervisor.
• Has knowledge of Agency policies and procedures.
  Is trained in first aid including CPR
  Is oriented and trained in all aspects of care to be provided to clients.
• Homemakers may assist clients with the following activities:
• Housekeeping tasks
• Meal preparation
• Arranging for medical and dental care including transportation to and from appointments
• Providing or arranging for social interaction
• Providing transportation
• Documents observations and services in the individual client record.
• Reports any change in the client’s mental or physical condition or in the home situation to his/her immediate supervisor, the staff nurse, or to the
• Home Care Aide supervisor.

JOB CONDITIONS

• The ability to drive and the ability to access clients’ homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required.
• EQUIPMENT OPERATION
• Hand washing materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be free from health problems that may be injurious to client, self and co-workers and must present appropriate evidence to substantiate this.
• Must comprehend the basics of housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Must understand and respect client’s privacy including ethics and confidentiality of care.