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

Supervises and coordinates activities of employees engaged in the delivery of home health services. Develops standards and procedures for providing home health care and for evaluating service. Oversees services that include, but are not limited to, registered nurses, license practical... [+] More

Supervises and coordinates activities of employees engaged in the delivery of home health services. Develops standards and procedures for providing home health care and for evaluating service. Oversees services that include, but are not limited to, registered nurses, license practical nurses, nurses' aides, companions, and housekeeping services. Requires RN license.

Provides orientation, teaching, and guidance to staff to improve quality and quantity of service. Evaluates performance of personnel, and interprets home health care and nursing standards to staff, advisory boards, nursing committees, and community groups. Recommends duty assignment of personnel and coordinates services with other health and social agencies to render program more effective. Reviews, evaluates, and interprets nursing records, vital statistics, and other data affecting home health service in order to assess community needs and to plan and implement programs to meet these needs. Cooperates with families, community agencies, and medical personnel to arrange for convalescent and rehabilitative care of sick or injured people. Prepares budget and plans and participates in field research related to home health care services. May recruit, hire, train staff, evaluate employee performance, and recommend or initiate promotions, transfers, and disciplinary action. [-] Less

Helps patients in... [+] More

Helps patients in hospital, nursing home, or other medical facility, performing a variety of uncomplicated tasks, under direction of nursing and medical staff. Responds to signal lights, bells, or intercom system to determine patients' needs. Bathes, dresses, and undresses patients. Serves and collects food trays and feeds patients requiring help. Transports patients, using wheelchair or wheeled cart, or assists patients to walk.

Drapes patients for examinations and treatments, and remains with patients, performing such duties as holding instruments and adjusting lights. Turns and repositions bedfast patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores. Takes and records temperature, blood pressure, pulse and respiration rates, and food and fluid intake and output, as directed. Cleans, sterilizes, stores, prepares, and issues dressing packs, treatment trays, and other supplies. Gives medication as directed by Physician or Nurse and makes notation of amount and time given. Gives enemas, douches, massages, and alcohol rubs. Applies hot and cold compresses. Prepares food trays, feeds patients, and records food and liquid intake and output. May change bed linens, run errands, direct visitors, and answer telephone. May dust and clean patients' rooms. May be assigned to specific area of hospital, nursing home, or medical facility. May assist nursing staff in care of geriatric patients. May assist in providing medical treatment and personal care to patients in private home settings. [-] Less

Assists Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant in occupational therapy program in hospital or similar institution. Performs program support services, such as transporting patient, assembling equipment, and preparing and maintaining work areas, as directed by professional staff.

Assists in maintaining supplies... [+] More

Assists Occupational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant in occupational therapy program in hospital or similar institution. Performs program support services, such as transporting patient, assembling equipment, and preparing and maintaining work areas, as directed by professional staff.

Assists in maintaining supplies and equipment. May help professional staff demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual and creative arts, games, and daily living activities to patients. May assist in selected aspects of patient services as assigned. [-] Less

Assists Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. Prepares patients for physical therapy treatments, assists during administration of treatments, and gives routine treatments. Assists patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings,... [+] More

Assists Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant. Prepares patients for physical therapy treatments, assists during administration of treatments, and gives routine treatments. Assists patients to dress, undress, and put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings, before and after treatments. Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment.

Ensures protection, motivates, and assists patients practicing exercises and functional activities under direction of professional staff. Provides routine treatments, such as hydrotherapy, hot and cold packs, and paraffin bath. Transports patients to and from treatment area. Cleans work area and equipment after treatment. May record treatment given and equipment used. May inventory and requisition supplies and equipment. May adjust fit of supportive devices for patients, as instructed. May be assigned to specific type of treatment or patient service. [-] Less

Assists patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff in psychiatric, chemical dependency, or similar setting. Accompanies patients to and from wards for examination and treatment, administers prescribed medications, measures vital signs, performs routine nursing procedures, such as collecting... [+] More

Assists patients, working under direction of nursing and medical staff in psychiatric, chemical dependency, or similar setting. Accompanies patients to and from wards for examination and treatment, administers prescribed medications, measures vital signs, performs routine nursing procedures, such as collecting laboratory specimens, giving enemas and douches, and drawing blood samples, and records information in patients' charts.

Accompanies patients to shower rooms, and assists them in bathing, dressing, and grooming. Assists patients in becoming accustomed to hospital routine and encourages them to participate in social and recreational activities to promote rehabilitation. Observes patients to ensure that none wanders from ward areas or grounds. Feeds patients or attempts to persuade them to eat, and notes and records reasons for rejection of food. Observes patients to detect unusual behavior, and aids or restrains them to prevent injury to themselves or others. May escort patients off grounds to medical or dental appointments, library, church services, motion pictures, or athletic events. May clean rooms, ward furnishings, walls, and floors, using water, detergents, and disinfectants. May change bed linens. May interview patients upon admission and record data obtained. [-] Less

Assists in providing self-care training and therapeutic treatments to residents of mental retardation center or other care and treatment institution. Demonstrates activities, such as bathing and dressing, to train residents in daily self-care practices. Converses with residents to reinforce positive... [+] More

Assists in providing self-care training and therapeutic treatments to residents of mental retardation center or other care and treatment institution. Demonstrates activities, such as bathing and dressing, to train residents in daily self-care practices. Converses with residents to reinforce positive behaviors and to promote social interaction.

Serves meals and eats with residents to act as role model. Accompanies residents on shopping trips and instructs and counsels residents in purchase of personal items. Aids staff in administering therapeutic activities, such as physical exercises, occupational arts and crafts, and recreational games, to residents. Restrains disruptive residents to prevent injury to themselves and others. Observes and documents residents' behaviors, such as speech production, feeding patterns, and toilet training, to facilitate assessment and development of treatment goals. Attends to routine health-care needs of residents under supervision of medical personnel. May give medications as prescribed by physician. May train parents or guardians in care of deinstitutionalized residents. [-] Less

Assists Recreational Therapist in improving the functioning of patients/residents who have physical, cognitive, social, emotional, developmental, or age-related needs in hospitals, out-patient clinics, and other health care or assisted living facilities. Leads and encourages interest and involvement in individual and... [+] More

Assists Recreational Therapist in improving the functioning of patients/residents who have physical, cognitive, social, emotional, developmental, or age-related needs in hospitals, out-patient clinics, and other health care or assisted living facilities. Leads and encourages interest and involvement in individual and group recreation activities, such as arts, crafts, walks, sports, games, and hobbies. Greets new arrivals to activities, explains the facility rules, and introduces them to other participants. Demonstrates use of materials and equipment. Requires a Recreational Therapy Assistant license or certification.

Follows the organization standards and policies regarding risk management, health and safety, infection control, etc.; anticipates hazards and takes appropriate measures. Adapts or modifies activities to match interests and abilities of patients/residents. Documents patient/resident participation and progress in the recreation programs through progress notes completed according to facility standards. Communicates behavioral observations of patients/residents to other staff and team members. Collects assessment information, and works with supervisor to complete and update assessments and to develop treatment plans of care. Participates in discharge planning and completes discharge summaries. Keeps activity space clean and orderly, and assures activities equipment and supplies and stored properly when not in use. Provides a positive, supportive atmosphere during therapy sessions, and provides emotional support to families. Participates in staff and team meetings and projects as assigned. Participates in the supervision of volunteers as assigned. May supervise volunteer recreation therapy programs. [-] Less

Gives homemakers advice in the selection and utilization of household equipment, food, and clothing. Understands homemakers' needs and shares information with manufacturers of household products. Arranges and conducts consumer education service or researches program for equipment, food, textile, or utility... [+] More

Gives homemakers advice in the selection and utilization of household equipment, food, and clothing. Understands homemakers' needs and shares information with manufacturers of household products. Arranges and conducts consumer education service or researches program for equipment, food, textile, or utility company, utilizing principles of home economics.

Writes advertising copy and articles of interest to homemakers, tests recipes, equipment, and new household products, conducts radio and television homemakers' programs, and performs other public relations and promotion work for business firms, newspapers, magazines, and radio and television stations. Advises individuals and families on home management practices, such as budget planning, meal preparation, and energy conservation. Teaches improved homemaking practices to homemakers and youths through educational programs, demonstrations, discussions, and home visits. May engage in research in government, private industry, and colleges and universities to explore family relations or child development, develop new products for home, discover facts on food nutrition, and test serviceability of new materials. May specialize in specific area of home economics and be designated according to specialization. [-] Less