Care Assistant (Certified) | Hospice and Home Care

Avera • Marshall, MN

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

Provides personal care for elderly, convalescent or disabled persons in home or facility settings. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care for the population served by Avera.

Requirements

• The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
• Must have visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
• Drivers License - Licensing Board Upon Hire
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board If working in the state of Minnesota Upon Hire

Nice To Haves

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) - Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice
• Less than 1 year in home health care or related health care field
• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to patients with their activities of daily living.
• Provides personal care for patients as directed and delegated by the nurse, according to the established plan of care.
• Provides services such as housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shopping.
• Assists patient with social activities as prescribed by the plan of care.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation.
• Reports changes in patient status to supervisor.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in the agency.
• Uses equipment and supplies effectively and efficiently.
• Adheres to environmental, safety and infection policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Job Satisfaction: Each day you will positively impact each patient you serve with providing direct resident care.
• Positive Work Environment: Be part of an organization where we practice the mission in our daily operations and demonstrate our pride by delivering excellent care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED