Description

Providing essential personal care and supportive services to ensure the client's physical and emotional well-being, maintain a conducive home environment, and facilitate the client's journey towards greater independence.
Upholding the agency's client and family-centered philosophy by collaborating with various disciplines to deliver comprehensive and high-quality care to the client.

Essential Functions

• To perform the specific home health aide tasks, homemaking tasks, and delegated nursing tasks that are specified on the care plan for each individual client.  Everything that is on the care plan must be done or charted that not done and the reason not done.  Nothing should be done that is not on the care plan. If something should be added to the care plan; inform the R.N. Case Manager.
• Charting (as done or not done) of all tasks required by the care plan must be done. PRN tasks should be charted if done. Do not chart anything that is not on the care plan.
• Report ANY change in client condition to a Baywood nurse IMMEDIATELY.
• Work with client and family in a compassionate and understanding manner.
• Show a genuine concern for clients of all ages.
• Promote a safe and comfortable environment for the client and family.
• Promote effective home health practices.
• Maintain clean, safe and healthy environment.
• Support and assist clients with basic daily activities to maintain independence
• Read, understand, and execute the plan of care which may include:
  • Range of motion exercises
  • Bathing, linen change, and special care of the skin, mouth, nails, feet and hair as planned
  • Good body alignment, positioning, and movement for non-ambulatory client
  • Assistance in and out of bed, on and off toilet, in and out of chairs. Never support more than 35 lbs. of the client’s weight. If more is required, get assistance.
  • Assistance with the use of bedpan, urinal, commode or bathroom
  • Assistance with eating and dressing
  • Reminders to take medications; medication administration
  • Assistance with application of prosthesis or other assistive devices
  • Assistance with rehabilitation program as defined by RN or physical therapist
  • Intake and Output measurement
• Environmental Risk:
  • Exposure to hot and cold temperature and communicable diseases
  • Skin contact with solvents or other chemicals such as alcohol, acetone, detergents or bleach, and latex gloves
• Safety Performance duties:
  • Use transfer belt and other assistive devices as needed for the safety of employee and client.
  • Report unsafe client behavior to a supervisor so remedial action may be taken
  • Report any defective equipment or environmental hazards to a supervisor
  • Wipe up wet floors, spills, and other hazards immediately
  • Observe special precautions as noted on the care plan for each individual client
  • Understand and use Universal Precautions and necessary infection control measures at all times
  • Report all incidents/accidents to a supervisor immediately
• Performing all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must have completed the training and competency evaluations required by Minnesota Statute 144A.4795, Subd. 7, parts b., c., and d.
• HHA Certificate/Competency Completion
• High School Graduate (or equivalent) preferred
• Strong problem solving skills are necessary
• Must be able to adapt to unpredictable situations and stress
• Works varied hours, which may include days, evenings, nights, holidays and weekends
• Work under the supervision of a licensed nurse, to use acquired knowledge and skills
• Using standards of paraprofessional clinical practice and adhering to pertinent federal and state regulations

Summary

Baywood Home Care offers personalized in-home care services, enabling individuals to maintain their independence and live comfortably in their own homes. We specialize in providing care for seniors, as well as those recovering from injuries or managing illnesses. Our compassionate team caters to adults aged 18 and above, ensuring their well-being and quality of life.

At Baywood, our mission is to empower individuals to live their lives on their own teams, embracing the lifestyle and location of their choice. Our services are designed to offer freedom and eliminate any limitations. We take pride in providing the finest private home care in Minnesota, making Baywood the top choice for personalized care.