Home Health Aide (Home Health), Part Time

Adventist Health • Kaneohe, HI

110d

About The Position

Our home health and hospice agencies are located throughout California, Hawaii, Oregon and Washington. They serve the entire community and offer personalized in-home care, and many have been recipients of Home Care Elite awards. So whether you're looking for the buzz of a large city, the tranquility of nearby mountain bike trails or something in between, we encourage you to explore our organization. The position involves administering personal care and assistance with housekeeping activities of daily living for patients in the home setting. The role requires reporting pertinent observations of the patient's physical and psychosocial status to a Registered Nurse (RN), Therapist, or Clinical Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Experience with home health or community background: Preferred
• Home Health Aide (HHA) license: Required in CA
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license: Preferred in CA
• Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) Health Care Provider certification: Required
• Valid Driver's License (DL) and must be at least 21 years of age or older: Required

Responsibilities

• Follows treatment plan as outlined to provide patient care under the supervision of the registered nurse.
• Administers or assists patient with personal care including bath or shower, hair, skin, mouth and nail care according to Home Health Aide assignment sheet.
• Assists patient with ambulation, dressing or undressing, elimination using bathroom, commode, bedpan or urinal.
• Assists patient with prescribed exercise after instruction by the Registered Nurse/Physical Therapist.
• Provides transfer to activities.
• Assists with household services that are essential to patient's home health care.
• Maintains Agency equipment in working order by promptly requesting repair or replacement.
• Observes patient and notifies nurse in charge or nursing supervisor of significant changes in the patient's condition, physical or mental.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees