Home Care Aide Job Description
Home care aide
provides effective oral and written communication to management as requested for the status of day-to-day operations and for specific projects.
Home Care Aide Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective home care aide job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included home care aide job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Exhibits strong customer service skills through positive, helpful interactions
Provide for the personal care needs of the patient as designated on the home health aide plan of care
Lead client activities in small and large group settings
Promote enthusiasm and encourage maximum involvement of client participation in activities
Assist clients with personal care needs, feeding, ambulation and other activities of daily living
Assist with meal preparation as needed
Complete cleaning of center as assigned
Complete required daily paperwork as assigned
Assumes accountability regarding communicating changes on patient schedules to Clinical Scheduler
Schedules services for care management team
Home Care Aide Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Home Care Aide
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CNA, HHA, CHHA, BLS, NJ, GED, CPR
Education for Home Care Aide
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the home care aide job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Collage Degree in Education, Health, Certified Nursing Assistant, Supervision, Health Care, Healthcare, Kinesiology, Therapeutic Recreation, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Associates
Skills for Home Care Aide
Desired skills for home care aide include:
Customer service
Interpersonal relations
Oral communication
Quality management
Skill in adaptability
Teamwork and written communication
Age-specific community resources
Proper procedures for handling exposure to communicable diseases and blood borne pathogens
Proper technique to handle exposure to hazardous material
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Desired experience for home care aide includes:
High school diploma OR current certification as a Certified Nurse Aide
Minimum of two years of documented experience working in programs for the elderly or disabled
Must pass a state background check
Must have had a negative TB test within the last six months and be willing to have one administered yearly
Must be a Certified PCA (Personal Care Assistant) or a CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant)
Must have CNA license or HHA certificate
Home Care Aide Examples
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Home Care Aide Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of home care aide. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for home care aide
- Participates in the development of annual in-service programs in association with the Care Management and Quality Management departments
- Maintains active record and filing
- Follow specific care plans for clients and report on completed tasks
- Assist with personal care needs of the client (bathing, dressing)
- Transport client to grocery store and other essential errands
- Assist client with the self-administration of medications
- Observe and report any changes in client's condition
- Provides personal hygiene and grooming care to hospice clients
- Provides meals for hospice clients' nutritional needs
- Reports changes in hospice clients' condition to client care coordinator or supervisor
Qualifications for home care aide
- Must be available by telephone
- Must have successfully completed 75 hours of documented Home Health Aide Training or equivalent and achieved a score of not less than 80% in each area of the Home Health Aide Competency Examination
- Must have successfully completed 75 hours of documented Home Health Aide Training or equivalent and achieved a score of not less than 80% in each area of the Home Health Aide Competency Examination at time of interview
- Must have manual dexterity to use available technology, ability to take oral and written instruction, good communication skills
- Ability to perform light housework
- Certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Geriatric Nursing Assistant
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a home care aide. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for home care aide
- Records each hospice client's care on care plan and submits care plan in a timely manner
- Assists in providing the unique emotional support needed for the hospice client and family
- Responds sensitively to the multiple, complex needs of a terminal client which includes providing end of life care
- Assists with routine therapy exercises
- Reminds hospice client of medication regime, opens medicine containers for clients as needed
- Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to care plan under the supervision of appropriate licensed personnel
- Uses equipment and supplies safely, effectively, and efficiently
- Consistently utilizes a holistic approach considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned service area
- Assists with personal care and activities of daily living for patients
- Available to work a flexible schedule and/or as needed per patient requirements
Qualifications for home care aide
- Previous clinical experience as a Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide
- Home Health Aide experience
- Sufficient to maintain certification
- Home Health Aide, Driver's License, Car Insurance
- Generous benefits, including medical/dental/vision/prescription coverage, 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and life, accident, and disability insurance
- Healthy-living wellness program, including low-cost gym membership
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Home Care Aide Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for a home care aide. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for home care aide
- Fulfills documentation requirements and uses appropriate tools effectively for patient care
- Communicates with appropriate licensed personnel (i.e., Registered Nurse I and II, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, ) participating in care coordination to achieve high quality care
- Notifies Registered Nurse of any changes in patient’s behavior, condition or home environment
- Meets measures as determined and required for job productivity and performance improvement
- Maintain regular and consistent attendance at work
- Behave in a manner consistent with Mission, Vision, Values and Expectations for Excellence
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, Accreditation Standards and Risk Management guidelines
- Maintain compliance with Personnel policies and procedures
- Perform other duties as requested by the Manager to facilitate smooth and effective operations of the organization
- Assist with orientation of new staff as collaborative team member
Qualifications for home care aide
- Employee is responsible for completion of communication tasks and activities in a timely manner
- CNA or graduate of 75 hour healthcare tech course
- Successfully completes organization competency evaluation program
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as a collaborative team member
- Communicates effectively to ensure safety on the job and safe patient cares
- Sufficiently literate to communicate with patients, staff and others as job requires
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Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of home care aide. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for home care aide
- Provide occasional house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation
- Transport client to appointments and daily errands
- Maintains compliance with regulatory agencies as evidenced by the ability to apply Agency policies and procedures resulting in deficiency free surveys
- Provides support and guidance to care management teams concerning performance problem resolution
- Resolves patient care problems collaboratively with internal/external customers
- Anticipates customer needs and responds quickly, accurately and pleasantly
- Coordinates home care aide new hire orientation process including competency testing with Human Resource and Care Management departments
- Monitors and communicates regulatory and accreditation changes relative to the home care aide area
- Insures appropriate resource utilization to meet client needs
- Manages home care aide pool providing guidance to scheduling function
Qualifications for home care aide
- Licensed driver in the State of Iowa or Illinois with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements
- Age specific care and reporting of Dependent Adult and Child Abuse training within one month of employment
- Valid Mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement
- Valid licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements
- Maintains appropriate reciprocity for all states in which services are rendered
- 2-5 years CNA experience and continuing education in the field
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of home care aide. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for home care aide
- Conducts home visits with staff to supervise and evaluate performance
- Determines staffing needs and coordinates hiring to meet service demands
- Participates in preceptor programs and student education
- 3-5 years of experience working with older adults in a health care setting- PREFERRED
- Ability to accurately and timely carry out instructions
- Ability to interact with patients, families and co-workers
Qualifications for home care aide
- Back Training Safety
- Other training and communication sessions as scheduled
- One year of prior experience working with older adults in a health care setting
- Licensure/Certification - Current certification as Home Health Aide or Certified Nursing Assistant in Massachusetts, preferred
- Experience- Must have an established safe record of driving
- One year of experience working with older adults in a health care setting