Home Health Aide
Stargate Recruiting
- Alexandria, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Under the direction of an RN, provides patient care and identifies the physical, psychosocial, and environmental needs of patients.
- Verifies Plan of Care prior to each visit and provides care according to the physician’s orders, assessment data, established standards and guidelines, and documents accordingly. Incorporates short and long-term goals as established by the Plan of Care into nursing care, as evidenced by documentation in the nursing notes.
- Performs an ongoing assessment during each visit and documents data
- Assesses patient/caregiver’s knowledge of disease process, treatment regimen, and/or medication administration.
- Provides basic and specialized teaching as ordered in the Plan of Care and based on the patient’s needs. Identifies and recommends other disciplines needed for quality care of the patient
- Active LPN, CNA or HHA Licensure in Virginia.
- Minimum of one year of acute nursing experience or applicable SNF experience.
- Home care nursing experience preferred.
- Must have a driver’s license and current CPR certification.
- Ability to read/write and communicate in English.