Home Health Aide/CNA - Aroostook House of Comfort

Northern Light Health•Presque Isle, ME

74d

About The Position

The Home Health Aide is responsible for providing personal care and may at times provide meal preparation or light housekeeping to a designated group of patients as directed by a Registered Professional Nurse, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech Language Pathologist. Provides routine individualized healthcare such as changing bandages and dressing wounds, applying topical medications to the elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities at the patient's home or in a care facility. Assuming appropriate training, may also perform lab work, and other patient care related tasks. The incumbent is responsible for para-professional aspects of care, patient safety and may include installation of telehealth equipment in the patient's residence as written in the patient's individualized plan of care. The Home Health Aide monitors or reports changes in health status and collaborates with the patient's primary clinician and other members of the patient care team. Performance reflects the mission and values of Home Care & Hospice.

Requirements

Certified as a Home Health Aide either through completion of an approved home health aid training course or through competency testing.
Minimum age qualification is 18 years old.
Valid driver's license with reliable transportation and agency required auto liability insurance.
BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required to be obtained prior to independent visits.
Required Certified Nursing Assistant

Responsibilities

Maintains current knowledge of organization's policies and procedures. Adheres to governmental and industry specific regulations/laws. Maintains appropriate related documentation.
Provides excellent service with focus on patient and/or customer experience and ensures all functions related to customer service supports the department, member organization, and patient related goals.
Prepares, maintains, and distributes documents or information.
Follow established procedures and standards to limit the spread of infection.
Attends and participates in meetings.
Works to meet patient's psychological, emotional, or physical needs.
Attends education sessions, workshops, and other continuing education opportunities to enhance or gain new skills.
Meets established productivity benchmarks.
Works to ensure a safe environment for staff and patients.
Works with members of the team or department in an effective and efficient manner.
Shares knowledge and serves as resource in a team environment.
Leverages software and/or hardware relative to job function.
Other Duties as assigned.