HOME HEALTH AIDE
Company: TRINITY HOME HEALTH SERVICES INC
Location: Front Royal
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description 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 an HHA must be assigned by and performed
under the supervision of an RN who will be responsible for the
client care/services provided by the HHA. Under no circumstances
may an HHA be assigned to receive or reduce any intravenous
procedures, or any other sterile or invasive procedures. POSITION
RESPONSIBILITIES Follows the plan of care/service to provide, safe,
competent care/service to the client Performs the following tasks
as assigned by the RN: 1. Assist with the activities of daily
living 2. Medication reminders 3. Taking and recording vital signs
4. Recording and reporting to the supervisor any changes regarding
the client’s condition. behavior or appearance 5. Documenting the
services delivered in the client’s record Helps the client to
maintain good personal hygiene and assists in maintaining a
healthful, safe environment Plans and prepares nutritious meals
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 Completes at least 12
hours of in-service training and education annually Performs
routine housekeeping tasks as related to a safe and comfortable
environment for the client Prepares a visit report on the day the
service/care was provided and incorporates same in the client
record within 7 days Confirms on a weekly basis, the scheduling of
visits so that other necessary visits by staff members can be
coordinated Works with personnel of other community agencies
involved in the client's care Confer with the Supervisor about
client’s status and care, participate in the planning of service
Promptly report any change in client condition to the Supervisor
Works within the Home Health Aide’s scope of practice, as directed
by a Registered Nurse and report in writing to the Supervising
Nurse
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