PAS (Home Health) - Sulphur Springs, TX

Job Summary A paraprofessional person who is specifically trained, competent and performs assigned functions of personal care to the patient in their residence under the direction, instruction and supervision of the registered nurse (RN). Qualifications - Must be 18 years of age or have High School diploma and be enrolled in a vocational training program. - Must demonstrate competency to supervisor and complete orientation training. - Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly. - Ability to carry out directions, read and write. - Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands of the job. Responsibilities - Understands and adheres lo established Agency policies and procedures. - Performs personal care and bath as ordered. - Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per Agency policy. - Reports changes in the patient's condition and needs to the RN - Performs household services essential to health care in the home as assigned. - Ambulates and exercises the patient as assigned. - Performs simple procedures as an extension of the therapy services, e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned. - Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered as assigned. - Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary. - Attends patient care conferences as scheduled. Working Environment Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. Lifting Requirements Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary: - Ability to participate in physical activity. - Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity. - Heavy lifting. - Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.