ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Provides assistance with personal care, hygiene and activities of daily living. • Encourages patient participation in activities to the extent to which the patient is able. • Assists with ambulation. • Assists patient to: a) bed, b) commode, c) chair. • Turns and positions bed bound patients. • Measures and records intake/output, as assigned. • Measures and records temperature, pulse and respiration on each visit. • Changes bed linen in needed. • Prepares simple meals following dietary instructions as instructed. • Maintains a neat and clean environment. • May grocery shop one time a week for list of ten items or less as needed. • Informs RN/supervisor of any changes in patient’s condition or home situation as they occur. • Follows care plan as written. • Provides documentation of care given on Leon at Home approved forms. EDUCATION High school graduate preferred. QUALIFICATIONS Home Heath Aide Certificate (required) WORK EXPERIENCE Minimum 1 year experience required. LANGUAGE SKILLS Fluent in English and Spanish required. The Home Health Aide plays a vital role in supporting our Nursing team by providing compassionate, hands-on assistance that enhances the well-being and comfort of those we serve. Working under the direction of a Registered Nurse or other designated healthcare professional, this position performs assigned non-clinical, medically related services that help ensure high-quality patient care in a home setting.