Requirements and Qualification:
- Strong communication and patient care skills
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)
- Valid DHA license
Can perform the following Skills without supervision:
- Tracheostomy care
- NG Tube insertion and feeding
- Peg tube insertion and Feeding
- Suctioning of mucus
- Foley catheter insertion and removal
- IV cannulation
- Make an initial health evaluation and individualized plan of care
- Administer medications and assist with pain management
- Clean and dress wounds
- Document symptoms and vital signs
- Monitor patient health and update care plan accordingly
- Instruct patients and their families on proper home care
- Provide suggestions to improve safety at home
- Detect early symptoms that could lead to a hospital visit
- Supervise home health aides
- Communicate with physicians, social workers or other health advisors
- Provide encouragement and support