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Must meet State certification for Home Health Aide training program and competency.  \n2. Have a sympathetic attitude toward the care of the sick and elderly.  \n3. Ability to carry out directions, read and write.  \n4. Maturity and ability to deal effectively with the demands ofthe job.  \nRESPONSIBILITIES:  \n1. Understands and adheres to established FirstLight Home Care policies and procedures.  \n2. Performs personal care as assigned.  \n3. Completes appropriate visit records in a timely manner as per FirstLight Home Care policy.  \n4. Reports changes in the client's condition and needs to the appropriate supervisor.  \n5. Performs household services essential to home care in the home as assigned.  \n6. Ambulates and exercises the client as assigned.  \n7. Performs simple procedures as trained, e.g., range of motion (ROM) exercises as assigned.  \n8. Assists with self–administered medications as assigned.  \n9. Attends in-service and continuing education programs as scheduled and necessary.  \n10. Attends client care conferences as scheduled.  \nWORKING ENVIRONMENT:  \nWorks indoors in FirstLight Home Care office and client homes and travels to/from client homes.  \nJOB RELATIONSHIPS:  \n1. Supervised by: Case Coordinator  \nRISK EXPOSURE:  \nHigh risk  \nLIFTING REQUIREMENTS:  \nAbility to perform the following tasks if necessary:  \n• Ability to participate in physical activity.  \n• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.  \n• Heavy lifting.  \n• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.  \nI have read the above job description and fully understand the conditions set forth therein, and if employed as a Home Health Aide, I will perform these duties to the best of my knowledge and ability.  \nDate Signature","cbCainntjNhKArhc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainntjNhKArhc","pdf",63791,"English","# Job Summary\n# Qualifications\n# Responsibilities\n# Working Environment\n# Job Relationships\n# Risk Exposure\n# Lifting Requirements\n# Acknowledgment and Signature","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Home Health Aide role?\",\"answer\":\"The Home Health Aide is a state-certified paraprofessional trained to perform assigned functions of personal care for clients in their residence.\"},{\"question\":\"What qualifications are required for the position?\",\"answer\":\"Candidates must meet state certification for the training program and competency, demonstrate a sympathetic attitude, have the ability to read and write while carrying out directions, and show maturity to handle job demands.\"},{\"question\":\"What responsibilities and care tasks does the HHA perform?\",\"answer\":\"The role includes completing personal care and essential household services, assisting with mobility and exercises, performing simple trained procedures like ROM, helping with self-administered medications, reporting changes in client condition, and maintaining timely visit records.\"}]","Home Health Aide Job Description | PDF",1789317637]