Certified Home Health Aide

Hospital District No 1 Marion County Kansas D B A St Luke Hospital and Living Center • Marion, KS

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA) / Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) is responsible for providing personal care and simple rehabilitative/restorative services to clients according to written instructions prepared by the Home health RN, Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist and carried out under the supervision of the appropriate health professional. The Home Health Aide provides care and service to person of all age groups in the home or alternate site. The role may include other responsibilities and duties as assigned based upon the agency’s home care needs and requirements.

Requirements

• Certified and/or successful completion of competency evaluation as defined by State specific and Federal Regulations.
• Certified Nurse Aide (C.N.A.) and Certified Home Health Aide (C.H.H.A.) certificates required.
• Attends twelve (12) hours of in-service specific to their work duties annually, must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of medical terminology ability to provide physical assistance to clients in ambulating, transferring in and out of bed and wheelchair.
• Understands and has a working knowledge of the Windows environment.
• Demonstrates ability to access and use information in meaningful way through use of e-mail and Word.
• Current CPR certification.
• Access to reliable transportation to ensure ability to provide service to all clients and areas serviced by the agency.
• Valid State Driver’s License.
• Proof of automobile insurance that meets at least the minimum state mandated insurance requirements.
• Demonstrates an ability to function successfully in a team environment.
• Exhibits courteous, compassionate, and respectful treatment of internal and external customers.
• Displays a positive attitude and flexibility in changing situations.
• Demonstrates an ability to problem solve and suggest solutions.

Responsibilities

• Performs client care tasks as directed by the Home Health RN or Therapist which may include: Taking vital signs, I & O, weights and reporting abnormalities to the Home Health RN/Therapist or Patient Care Manager; provides personal care and bathing as ordered; dresses and undresses clients; provides simple rehabilitative/restorative care; provides bowel/bladder care; assists client with activities of daily living, including basic range of motion in order to increase physical mobility. Assists with feeding, eating, basic meal planning, preparation and purchasing of food.
• Facilitates the client’s self-care at home and encourages client/family participation; provides assistance with client’s self-administration of medications; provides care according to age specific needs; and maintains a clean and safe environment. Always maintains client and organizational confidentiality.
• Meets Marion County Home Care productivity guidelines. Documents home health aide care or service provided, thoroughly, timely, and accurately in accordance with the Home Care policy. Care provided must comply with State, Federal, JCAHO (as applicable), insurance and payer requirements as well as local agency policy. Follows the care plan as developed by the Home Health RN or Therapist and communicates to the Home Health RN/Therapist changes in the status of the client. Assists the home care agency in appropriate utilization of resources.
• Completes all required in-service education programs. Participates in staff meetings, case conferences, and customer service programs as required. Participates in Quality Management (Quality Improvement) programs as requested by supervisor. Delivers a high level of service to all internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates Marion County Home Care leadership competencies: customer centered, results oriented and people focused.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED