Assists in providing simple or uncomplicated patient care in caring for elderly, convalescent, or disabled people in patient's home. Changes bed linens, washes and irons patient's laundry, and cleans patient's quarters. Buys, prepares, and serves food for patient and other... [+] More

Assists in providing simple or uncomplicated patient care in caring for elderly, convalescent, or disabled people in patient's home. Changes bed linens, washes and irons patient's laundry, and cleans patient's quarters. Buys, prepares, and serves food for patient and other members of family, following special prescribed diets. Assists patients into and out of bed, automobile, or wheelchair, to lavatory, and up and down stairs. Assists patient to dress, bathe, and groom self.

Massages patient and applies preparations and treatments, such as liniment or alcohol rubs and heat-lamp stimulation. Administers prescribed oral medications under written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse. Accompanies ambulatory patients outside home, serving as guide, companion, and aide. Entertains patient, reads aloud, and plays cards or other games with patient. Performs variety of miscellaneous duties as requested, such as obtaining household supplies and running errands. May maintain records of services performed and of apparent condition of patient. May visit several households to provide daily health care to patients. [-] Less

Supervises activities of aides engaged in caring for elderly, convalescent, or disabled people in a home environment. Reviews the quality and quantity of services provided. Analyzes and resolves work problems, and assists employees in solving work problems.

Develops and implements new programs and services.

Arranges the schedules of aides engaged in caring for elderly, convalescent, or disabled people in a home environment. Adjusts work schedules to meet coverage needs. Prepares and submits staffing reports on aide activities.

Maintains record of reports. Verifies time sheets.

Assists in providing simple or uncomplicated patient care in caring for elderly, convalescent, or disabled people in patient's home. Changes bed linens, washes and irons patient's laundry, and cleans patient's quarters. Buys, prepares, and serves food for patient and other... [+] More

Assists in providing simple or uncomplicated patient care in caring for elderly, convalescent, or disabled people in patient's home. Changes bed linens, washes and irons patient's laundry, and cleans patient's quarters. Buys, prepares, and serves food for patient and other members of family, following special prescribed diets. Assists patients into and out of bed, automobile, or wheelchair, to lavatory, and up and down stairs. Assists patient to dress, bathe, and groom self.

Massages patient and applies preparations and treatments, such as liniment or alcohol rubs and heat-lamp stimulation. Administers prescribed oral medications under written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse. Accompanies ambulatory patients outside home, serving as guide, companion, and aide. Entertains patient, reads aloud, and plays cards or other games with patient. Performs variety of miscellaneous duties as requested, such as obtaining household supplies and running errands. May maintain records of services performed and of apparent condition of patient. May visit several households to provide daily health care to patients. [-] Less

Arranges the schedules of aides engaged in caring for elderly, convalescent, or disabled people in a home environment. Adjusts work schedules to meet coverage needs. Prepares and submits staffing reports on aide activities.

Maintains record of reports. Verifies time sheets.

Arranges the schedules of aides engaged in caring for elderly, convalescent, or disabled people in a home environment. Adjusts work schedules to meet coverage needs. Prepares and submits staffing reports on aide activities.

Maintains record of reports. Verifies time sheets.

Supervises activities of aides engaged in caring for elderly, convalescent, or disabled people in a home environment. Reviews the quality and quantity of services provided. Analyzes and resolves work problems, and assists employees in solving work problems.

Develops and implements new programs and services.

Supervises activities of aides engaged in caring for elderly, convalescent, or disabled people in a home environment. Reviews the quality and quantity of services provided. Analyzes and resolves work problems, and assists employees in solving work problems.

Develops and implements new programs and services.

Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled persons in home care e settings. Cares for a broad range of patients and provides preventative and rehabilitative nursing care under... [+] More

Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to ill, injured, convalescent, and disabled persons in home care e settings. Cares for a broad range of patients and provides preventative and rehabilitative nursing care under supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Under supervision of a Registered Nurse, delivers daily routine nursing care and services to patients. Assists in the implementation of a nursing care plan for patients in their home to help patients deal with their illness. Participates in the implementation of preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures. Dresses wounds, gives enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages. Applies compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles. Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge. Records patient vital signs and administers specified medication, orally or by injection, and notes time and amount on patients' charts. Assembles and uses such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers. Collects samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples. Sterilizes equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave. Prepares or examines food trays for prescribed diet and feeds patients. Records food and fluid intake and output. Bathes, dresses, and assists patient in walking and turning. Cleans rooms, makes beds, and answers patient’s calls. Washes and dresses bodies of deceased persons. Serves as a liaison between the client and the private duty staff, and assesses the client's condition and the home environment. Provides health care instruction to patient and family members. Provides instruction to patients and their families on health care. Treats common ailments and dresses wounds. Observes and reports unusual or abnormal symptoms so that appropriate modifications may be made in the health care plan. This position typically requires graduation from an accredited LPN course and current state licensure with previous home care nursing experience. May administer prescribed medicines or start intravenous fluids. [-] Less

Treats and provides professional nursing care to assigned patients in their home. Evaluates patient and plans and makes appropriate changes to the home care nursing process. Contacts physician and hospital to arrange for further medical treatment when needed. Requires RN license.

Assesses the patient's condition and the home environment. Educates patient and family members on health care.