Responsible for traveling to a patient’s home to administer their services and helping patients maintain their independence. Their duties include administering at-home IVs, changing dressings, cleaning wounds and updating Doctors about their patient’s health.
- Assess and chart observations of the patient’s condition at each visit.
- Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs.
- Administer Physician-prescribed medication.
- Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress.
- Provide education to patients and families on proper home health care procedures and strategies.
- Coordinate with Physicians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and other individuals in the patient’s care plan.
- Keep the patient comfortable through palliative care.
- Recommend tools or devices that may improve the quality of life for the patient.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $150.00 - $220.00 per hour
Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
- JCAHO accredited facility
- Outpatient
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road