Behavioral Home Care Aide jobs in Kansas
Behavioral Home Care Aide provides household management activities and care for patients suffering from mental illness and developmental disabilities. Assists patient with medications and activities of daily living skills, including personal hygiene. Being a Behavioral Home Care Aide establishes a therapeutic relationship with patient and implements treatment plans under the supervision of a professional clinician. May be required to document progress in accordance with established procedures. Additionally, Behavioral Home Care Aide may require previous experience working with patients suffering with behavioral health disorders. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Behavioral Home Care Aide 's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Certified Home Health Aide Hospice
- Mays Home Care
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Liberal, KS
PART_TIME
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Health Watch Hospice
Job Title/Position: Certified Home Health Aide
Reports To: Director of Nurses
Job Description Summary
The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient's needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.
Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the home health aide include, but are not limited to, the following:- Providing personal care including:
- Baths
- Back rubs
- Oral hygiene
- Shampoos
- Changing bed linen
- Dressing and undressing patients/clients
- Skin care and prevention of skin breakdown
- Toileting activities
- Keeping patient's/client's living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
- Preparing nutritious meals.
- Assisting in feeding the patient/client, if necessary.
- Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (within the training limitations of the aide).
- Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
- Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (within the training limitations of the aide).
- Assisting patient/client in the self-administration of medication.
- Meeting safety needs of patients/clients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, restraints, etc.).
- Reporting on patient's/client's condition and significant changes to the assigned Case Manager.
- Adhering to the Agency's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
- Participates in public relations and community activities that promote the Agencies role as an effective member of the health care delivery system.
JOB LIMITATIONS
The home health aide will not function in any manner viewed as the practice of nursing according to the State’s Nurse Practice Act. Specifically, the home health aide will not administer medications, take physician's orders or perform procedures requiring the training, knowledge and skill of a nurse, specifically sterile techniques.
WORKING CONDITIONS- Community home environment
- Exposure to infectious diseases
- In and out of automobile
- This position has been designated Class I (see policy 9-001). Employees performing Class I duties may be involved in potential exposure to blood borne pathogens. All Class I employees will be offered Hepatitis B vaccination at no expense to the employee.
- Is certified by the State Department of Health and placed on the Home Health Aide registry.
- Is in good standing with the State Nurse Aide registry as a Home Health Aide.
- Has successfully completed the agency’s written competency exam and skills demonstrations.
- Is at least 18 years of age.
- Possesses and maintains good physical stamina and mental health. Prior to patient contact, presents a pre-employment health clearance.
- Has ability to read and follow written instructions and document care given.
- Is self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
- Has empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired.
- Is flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation.
- 1Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene.
- Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with Agency requirements and is in good working order.
Physical Requirements- Visual/hearing ability sufficient to comprehend written/verbal communication.
- Ability to perform tasks involving physical activity, which may include heavy lifting and extensive bending and standing.
- Ability to deal effectively with stress.
Agency personnel are expected to participate in appropriate continuing education as may be requested and/or required by their immediate supervisor. In addition, agency personnel are expected to accept personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job related skills and abilities. All agency personnel must attend mandatory educational programs.
I have read, and fully understand all information in the above job description. I meet the stated job qualifications, and am mentally and physically able to perform the responsibilities and duties of the above job description. - 10 Days Ago
Behavioral Health RN
- Angels Care Home Health
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Wichita, KS
FULL_TIME
- Angels Care Home Health Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Why choose Angels Care Home Health? Angels Care Home Health is different. Our nurses are not just another ‘employee number’ to us. We strive ...
- 1 Day Ago
Behavioral Health RN
- Angels Care Home Health
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Chanute, KS
FULL_TIME
- Angels Care Home Health Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Why choose Angels Care Home Health? Angels Care Home Health is different. Our nurses are not just another ‘employee number’ to us. We strive ...
- 1 Day Ago
Behavioral Health RN
- Angels Care Home Health
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Pittsburg, KS
FULL_TIME
- Angels Care Home Health Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Why choose Angels Care Home Health? Angels Care Home Health is different. Our nurses are not just another ‘employee number’ to us. We strive ...
- 1 Month Ago
Behavioral Health RN
- Angels Care Home Health
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WaKeeney, KS
FULL_TIME
- Angels Care Home Health Behavioral Health Registered Nurse Why choose Angels Care Home Health? Angels Care Home Health is different. Our nurses are not just another ‘employee number’ to us. We strive ...
- 1 Month Ago
Behavioral Health RN
- Angels Care Home Health
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Great Bend, KS
FULL_TIME
- Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (BHRN) Angels Care Home Health Why choose Angels Care Home Health? Angels Care Home Health is different. Our nurses are not just another ‘employee number’ to us. We ...
- 1 Month Ago
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- Easterseals Louisiana
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About Kansas
Kansas /ˈkænzəs/ (listen) is a U.S. state in the Midwestern United States. Its capital is Topeka and its largest city is Wichita, with its most populated county being Johnson County. Kansas is bordered by Nebraska on the north; Missouri on the east; Oklahoma on the south; and Colorado on the west. Kansas is named after the Kansa Native American tribe, which inhabited the area. The tribe's name (natively kką:ze) is often said to mean "people of the (south) wind" although this was probably not the term's original meaning. For thousands of years, what is now Kansas was home to numerous and divers...
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Income Estimation for Behavioral Home Care Aide jobs
$31,372 to $34,520