Care Assistant | Hospice House

Avera•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•$18 - $24

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.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds.
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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

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.