Home Health Aide - Sentara Healthcare : Job Details

Sentara is hiring a full time Home Health Aide for Hospice Services Harrisonburg. Overview. Utilizes safety precautions when caring for patients with specialized needs (oxygen, IV, tubes, drains, wounds and dressings). Monitors and records elimination (monitors urine and bowel elimination) patterns and reports any concerns to the appropriate clinician. Provides care to prevent pressure ulcers (minimize pressure to body parts by turning, positioning and skin care). Completes all departmental documentation, (i.e. logs, flow sheets, and patient medical records. Recognizes deviations and changes in vital signs and reports to the appropriate clinician. Provides specific care that supports psychosocial functioning. Demonstrates active listening skills and pays close attention to patient's verbal/nonverbal messages. Provides emotional support to include reassurance, acceptance and encouragement during times of stress. Provides specific care to support the physical functioning of the patient. ...Health Aide, Health, Aide, Healthcare, Patient, Support