Home Health Aide
Company: Archer Health
Location: Temecula
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home
care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or
therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary
to meet the patient's needs. The home health aide is responsible
for observing patients, reporting these observations and
documenting observations and care performed.The home health aide
will be assigned in a manner that promotes quality, continuity and
safety of a patient's care. ESSENTIAL JOB
FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities of the home health aide
include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Providing
personal care including: A. Baths B. Back rubs C. Oral hygiene D.
Shampoos E. Changing bed linen F. Assisting patients with dressing
and undressing G. Skin care to prevent breakdown H. Assisting the
patient with toileting activities I. Keeping patient's living area
clean and orderly, as appropriate 2. Planning and preparing
nutritious meals. 3. Assisting in feeding the patient, if
necessary. 4. Taking and recording oral, rectal and axillary
temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered
(with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).5.
Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
6. Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an
extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate
completed/demonstrated skills competency). 7. Assisting patient in
the self-administration of medication. 8. Doing patient's laundry,
as appropriate. 9. Meeting safety needs of patients and using
equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.). 10.
Reporting on patient's condition and significant changes to the
assigned nurse. 11. Adhering to the Organization's documentation
and care procedures and standards of personal and professional
conduct. The above statements are only meant to be a representative
summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by
incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform
job related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Keywords: Archer Health, Hemet , Home Health Aide, Healthcare , Temecula, California
