Olea Health Services Job Application

  • Olea Health Services Job Application

    Please complete the application and competency test below to apply for a position with us.

  • Olea Health Services is an equal-opportunity employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment practices because of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or handicap. No question on this application is asked for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant’s consideration for employment (because of his or her race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, or handicap).
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  • Information provided will be used to determine applicant's eligibility through required background screening.

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  • References

    Please provide us with two professional references (cannot be friends or family)
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  • Certified Nurse/Home Health Aide Competency Evaluation Test

    Please complete the following evaluation to the best of your ability. There are 49 multiple choice questions. Remember to click 'Submit' at the end of the form. Thanks!
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  • I. Observation and Reporting

  • 1. Mr. Jones' pulse rate is usually 64-70. When you take it today, it is 52. You should:*
  • 2. Mr. Smith tells you he feels as if he is going to vomit after taking his new medicine the doctor ordered, so he is not taking it. You should:*
  • 3. While bathing the client, the Home Health Aide has an opportunity to:*
  • 4. When reporting a change in the client's pulse, temperature or respiration, you need to satisfy all of the following EXCEPT:*
  • 5. When reporting or recording information it is important to:*

  • II. Infection Control

  • 1. Good hand washing technique is important because:*
  • 2. The perineal area is washed:*
  • 3. When coming into contact with body fluids such as blood, gloves should be worn by the Home Health Aide:*
  • 4. When handling dirty linens and clothing, it is best to:*
  • 5. Precautions to take to control infection include all the following EXCEPT:*
  • 6. A client is coughing, he needs tissues to cover his mouth and he also may need:*
  • 7. Mr. Stone's foley catheter is attached to a drainage bag. The drainage bag should be kept:*

  • III. Basic Elements in Body Function and Abnormalities Reported to RN

  • 1. A five pound weight gain in two days:*
  • 2. Mrs. Smith's catheter bag contains a very large amount of dark red urine. You should:*
  • 3. A red spot over the client's hip joint:*
  • 4. For a red spot over the client's bowel habits, the following should be reported to the nurse immediately:*
  • 5. Mrs. Whit, who lives alone, is usually talkative during her bath. Today she says very little, appears anxious and worried and has difficulty speaking. When would you report Mrs. Whit's change of conditions to your supervisor?*
  • 6. Mr. Smith's blood pressure was 120/80 yesterday. Today it is 160/100. The Home Health Aide should:*
  • 7. A non-function arm is one that:*

  • IV. Maintenance of a Clean, Safe, and Healthy Environment

  • 1. Before transferring a client from the bed to a wheelchair, it is always necessary to:*
  • 2. Prior to assisting the client into a tub or shower, as a safety factor, you should check for:*
  • 3. Regardless of the type of bath given to the elderly, the temperature of the water is important because:*
  • 4. Wrinkles in the client's bed linens may cause:*
  • 5. Which of the following statements is NOT true:*
  • 6. Which one of the following should you NOT DO when you are giving a bed bath?*
  • 7. When filling and applying a hot water bottle, you would do all of the following EXCEPT:*

  • V. Recognizing Emergencies and Knowledge of Procedures

  • 1. Mr. Jones lives along and never goes out of the house. When you arrive at his home, the door is locked, and although it is the middle of the day, you see the lights turned on in the living room. When you knock, you hear a low moan coming from somewhere in the house. You should:*
  • 2. Fire safety instructions are important because:*
  • 3. Upon arriving at your client's home, she tells you that she spilled boiling water on her hand while trying to cook. You should:*
  • 4. Your client who is awake and alert, begins to complain of heaviness in the chest and nausea. You should:*
  • 5. If your client falls while you are in the home, you should NOT do which of the following:*
  • 6. If an unconscious client begins to vomit, you should FIRST:*
  • 7. When a client is having a seizure, you should:*

  • VI. Physical, Emotional and Developmental Needs-Request for Privacy and Property

  • 1. Mr. Dodd is eating lunch when you arrive at his home. Your assignment is to take his vital signs and assist him in and out of the bathtub. Which of the following is correct:*
  • 2. When performing any procedure in which a body part is exposed, keep the client covered with a blanket as much as possible:*
  • 3. A client Miss Green, tells you she is very upset with you and demands you tell her the supervisor's name so she can call and report you. The correct action is:*
  • 4. Your client asks you what his diagnosis is and if he is going to die. You should:*
  • 5. Mrs. Hazley, an aide, is caring for Mr. Johnsen, a terminally ill cancer client. A neighbor phones her and says "Mr. Johnsen is very sick. I hear he is dying. Is that true?" Mrs. Hazley's BEST reply would be:*
  • 6. Mrs. Dean accuses Mary, an aide, of stealing her watch. Mary did not take the watch, but Mrs. Dean does not believe her. What should she do?*
  • 7. When working with the elderly clients, the general goal of care is to:*

  • VII. Communication Skills

  • 1. Your client tells you he/she felt sick to their stomach and weak all morning. This is unusual for this client. What would you do first?*
  • 2. Your client's daughter expresses concern about her mother's impending death. You should:*
  • 3. A client in a state of depression will usually be:*
  • 4. You are about to give your client a bath. You should:*
  • 5. Your client seems very upset to you this morning. Which response would encourage the client to tell you how he/she is feeling:*
  • 6. If your client is hard of hearing you should:*
  • 7. Listening is important for effective communication:*

  • VIII. Adequate Nutrition and Fluid Intake

  • 1. The chief reason for cooking vegetables in a small amount of water and boiling then as short a time as necessary is to:*
  • 2. In a daily diet, meat provides the greatest source of which nutrient?*
  • 3. In which organ is urine produced?*
  • 4. Which nutrient is essential for the growth of bones and teeth?*
  • 5. The four basic food groups are:*
  • 6. A person on a restricted salt diet should be encouraged to eat:*
  • 7. The average adult should drink (unless otherwise directed by their doctor):*

  • I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize you to make such investigations and inquiries of my personal, employment, financial, educational and other related matters as may be necessary for an employment decision. I hereby release employers, schools, or individuals from all liability when responding to inquiries in connection with my application. In the event that I am employed, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in discharge. You acknowledge that upon orientation you will be asked to read and sign the following: Employee acknowledgment of probation, transportation responsibility contract, confidentiality statement, personal health information pledge of confidentiality, policy on jobs, non-discrimination policy, anti-harassment policy, universal precautions, infection control, consent form to release physical medical examination and criminal background screening form, use of personal protective equipment, waiver of rights, safety of the patient's immediate environment, employee statement of commitment, voluntary substance testing, policy on patients progress notes, agency zero fraud tolerance policy, staff conflict of interest policy, and staff code of conduct/ethics.

  • Acknowledgement of independent contractor

  • Acknowledgment Statement for Independent Contractor Status:

    By submitting this application, I acknowledge and agree to the following:

    1. I understand that by participating in this opportunity, I will be considered an independent contractor and not an employee of Olea Health Services LLC.

    2. I agree that as an independent contractor, I am responsible for my own taxes, insurance, benefits, and other legal obligations related to this status.

    3. I acknowledge that as an independent contractor, I have the autonomy to determine how, when, and where I perform my work, within the requirements, guidelines and expectations set by Olea Health Services LLC.

    4. I understand that I am not entitled to employee benefits, including but not limited to health insurance, paid time off, or retirement plans, from Olea Health Services LLC.

    5. I accept that my relationship with Olea Health Services LLC may be terminated at any time, in accordance with the terms outlined in any agreements or contracts between us.

    By submitting this application, I confirm that I have read, understand, and agree to all the terms and conditions outlined above.

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