Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Job Description
The overall key responsibility of a Home Health Aide is to provide support that allows people to age in place safely and comfortably in their homes. Some duties commonly included in a Home Health Aide job description include: Performing basic housekeeping chores, such as vacuuming, doing laundry, dusting and washing dishes Grocery shopping and preparing meals, according to clients’ preferences and individual dietary needs and restrictions Assisting with daily living tasks, such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting and feeding Checking patient vital signs, such as heart rate, blood pressure and body temperature Administering medications and providing other basic health supports, such as changing dressings on wounds Scheduling medical appointments and providing transportation services as needed Providing companionship through conversation and activities Keeping accurate records of services performed, patients’ health status and hours worked Hire your next Home Health Aide today.