The home care nurse\xe2\x80\x99s responsibilities include performing patient visits and monitoring their conditions, conducting tests, and writing notes on the daily basis:
Conducts an individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient\xe2\x80\x99s immediate condition or needs within timeframe specified by client facility\xe2\x80\x99s protocols.
Conducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient\xe2\x80\x99s condition and reprioritizes care accordingly.
Develops plan of care that is individualized for the patient reflecting collaboration with the Head Nurse.
Performs appropriate treatments as ordered by physician in an accurate and timely manner.
Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and his/her family.
Delivers care with appropriate age and cultural competence to specific patient according to individualized needs.
Provides individualized patient/family education customized to the patient and his/her family.
Documents patient assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing intervention and progress towards problem resolution.
Maintains confidentiality in matters related to patient, family and client facility staff.
Provides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to the patient\xe2\x80\x99s and family\xe2\x80\x99s diversity, preserving their autonomy, dignity and rights.
Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift.
Home nursing services for Elderly include, but is not limited to: (a) Personal hygiene, including:
Bathing and/or assisted bathing for clients who are too ill to take bath in the bathroom or for bedridden or handicapped clients;
Changing of clothes, undergarments, continence aids and any soiled sheets;
Brushing of teeth and cleaning of dentures;
Toileting and other elimination needs;
Simple hair trimming;
(b) Support/assistance with activities of daily living and other personal care tasks, including:
Lifting, transferring and positioning of clients;
Assisting with oral and/or tube feeding;
Assisting in light housekeeping and laundry if the client and/or his caregiver is unable to do so;
Simple wound dressing;
Simple errands, where necessary and appropriate;
(c) Support/assistance with medication, including;
Medication reminders and monitoring of medication compliance;
Administering medication;
(d) Mind stimulating activities; (e) Performing simple maintenance exercises as prescribed and trained by registered therapists. Home care services for Infant /Children :
Administer medication and take and record vitals.
Prepare meals according to instructions provided by parents.
Feed infants on a predefined schedule and guide them to feed themselves when necessary.
Change diapers and bathe infants.
Introduce infants to activities and toys aimed at the physical and cognitive development.
Manage infants\xe2\x80\x99 social, emotional, and physical needs.
Rock and verbally comfort infants when they are agitated.
Talk to infants to facilitate relationship building.
Ensure that all toys provided are clean and safe for infants to use.
Perform emergency procedures such as First Aid and CPR in the event of an emergency.
Perform laundry and ironing services of infants\xe2\x80\x99 clothes
Ensure that there is a constant supply of diapers and other baby products
Perform grocery shopping activities aimed at buying the right food for infants
Build a curriculum based on the differing needs of infants (while working in a daycare setting)
Manage positive interaction activities targeted at providing stimulus, growth, and development.
Maintain daily records and reports for infants.
Communicate with parents or guardians regarding infants\xe2\x80\x99 progress or problems.
Prepare various teaching materials in accordance with infants\xe2\x80\x99 ages (while working in a daycare setting)
Administer prescribed medication if the need arises.
Observe and report any significant behavioral patterns to the parents.
Job Type: Full-time
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