Helping Hands Home Health

06/01/2023

The US Marshals Service (USMS) conducted its first-ever nationwide missing child operation. Of the 225 children found during that 10-week effort, 14 of them were from Eastern Virginia.

11/28/2022

11/28/2022

10/07/2021

Essential Functions:
• Personal Care
• Provide assistance with: bathing, dressing, grooming, nail /skin care, back care, foot care, shampoo, oral hygiene, ambulation, transfers, range of motion exercise, safe use of equipment and assistive devices (wheel chair, walker, crutches, cane), change of position, with toileting, commode, incontinent care, meal planning, preparation, and assistance with feeding
• Companion/Sitter/Household Management
• Provide companionship and respite services for family
• Perform homemaking activities which include (but are not limited to): vacuuming, dusting, sweeping or mopping floors, doing dishes, changing bed linens, doing laundry and cleaning bathrooms • Medication Services • Assist with medications that the client self-administers

03/10/2021

We are searching for a reliable and compassionate Home Care Nurse to join our team at Helping Hands Home Health. The Home Care Nurse’s responsibilities include performing patient visits and monitoring their conditions, conducting tests, and writing reports for the physician. You should be able to address all the caregivers’ concerns and make appropriate adjustments to the patients’ in-home management plan.
To be successful as a Home Care Nurse, you should be a nurturing individual who can handle a wide range of tasks without being squeamish. Outstanding candidates possess the mental strength and resilience to care for patients and are also able to provide emotional support to family members if required.
Home Care Nurse Responsibilities:
• Traveling to patients’ homes and managing their care plans according to physicians’ instructions.
• Administering medication and insulin, and completing blood pressure, glucose, urine, and stool tests.
• Inspecting wounds, changing dressings, and handling personal grooming and hygiene.
• Testing for muscle weakness, bedsores, and any signs of infection.
• Listening to the concerns of family members and answering their questions.
• Educating caregivers and family on the aftercare or ongoing care of the patient.
• Providing suggestions for improved healthcare to physicians and family members of the patient.
• Monitoring patient recovery and compiling reports for the physician.
• Keeping abreast of developments in healthcare and attending workshops and lectures as required.
• Collaborating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop improved diets and healthcare plans for patients.
Home Care Nurse Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or similar.
• Additional courses in Biology, Anatomy, and Science may be required.
• Relevant license and certification.
• A completed apprenticeship or experience in a similar role.
• Excellent observational and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to follow instructions but also to act independently if necessary.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Active listening skills and empathy.
• Physical and mental strength.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transport may be required.

10/06/2020

Helping Hands Home Health is hiring for CNA and PCA. For more information inbox us or email us at helping.handhomehealth4@gmail.com