Home Care Nursing Assistant, New Ulm

Allina Health

1d • $20 - $27

About The Position

The Home Health Aide provides routine, individualized personal care to Home Health, Hospice, and Residential Hospice patients. The role monitors and reports changes in patient health status to the Case Manager and assists with basic residential household activities. Comprehensive training and support from an experienced team are provided.

This is a 1.0 FTE position, working 80 hours per two-week pay period on 8-hour day shifts. The position includes an every-sixth-weekend rotation and requires travel; mileage is reimbursed at the IRS rate.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have the education and/or experience needed to meet the required functional competencies.
• 0 to 2 years of experience as a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide.
• Certified Nursing Assistant credential on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.
• Meet at least one BLS requirement: current certification from the American Heart Association, current certification from the American Red Cross, or Allina in-house BLS training within 30 days of hire.
• Valid driver's license required upon hire. Minnesota and Wisconsin residents must obtain a valid license in their state of residence within 60 days of employment. This is not required for employees working at Wedum Residential Hospice.
• Able to perform medium work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 to 5 years of experience as a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, competent patient care, including bathing, skin care, feeding assistance, assistance with bowel programs, simple wound care, range-of-motion and exercise programs, and residential household activities.
• Deliver care that meets or exceeds patient expectations, based on patient and family feedback.
• Communicate effectively to support quality patient care and cohesive care delivery.
• Document patient visits, including care provided, patient response, and safety interventions.
• Communicate changes in patient condition, updates, or symptom-management concerns to the supervising clinician.
• Attend staff meetings or home health aide meetings regularly.
• Complete and close patient documentation within 24 hours of the visit and complete activity logs weekly.
• Complete agency, state, and federal continuing-education requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• PTO/time away
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits, including vision, legal, and critical illness coverage
• Tuition reimbursement or continuing medical education, as applicable
• Student loan support benefits for navigating the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Well-being dollars, well-being navigators, programs, activities, resources, personal coaching, and tools

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed