Home Health Aide, Home Health, Tillamook

Adventist Health • Tillamook, OR

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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. Job Summary: Administers personal care and assistance with housekeeping activities of daily living for patients in the home setting. Reports pertinent observations of patient's physical and psychosocial status to Registered Nurse (RN), Therapist or Clinical Supervisor.

Requirements

• High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred
• Home Health Aide (HHA) license: Required 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

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
• Experience with home health or community background: Preferred
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) license: Preferred in CA

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

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees