Home Health Aide

Trinity Health

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Aide assists with transporting PACE/LIFE participants to and from the PACE/LIFE Center and to other appointments, promoting their safety and comfort. This role involves communicating with drivers and the center regarding appointment status, participant information, and any issues. Trinity Health PACE programs are nationally recognized for providing high-quality, comprehensive care to the elderly, allowing them to maintain independence at home. Trinity Health PACE is one of the largest PACE providers in the country, offering a pioneering care model where seniors receive clinical and rehabilitation therapy and build relationships with healthcare professionals and peers in a single center. This opportunity provides one-to-one care with patients in their homes or a clinical setting within a warm, supportive, and patient-centered environment, offering flexibility, competitive salary, career paths, professional development, and access to advanced technology.

Requirements

Must possess a comprehensive knowledge obtained through a high school diploma or equivalent
CPR trained or willingness to be trained
Minimum of one (1) year of documented experience working with a frail or elderly population or if less than one (1) year of experience, must receive appropriate training from the PACE organization on working with a frail or elderly population upon hiring

Nice To Haves

Transportation and human services experience preferred
Valid driver’s license in good standing preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with transporting PACE/LIFE participants to and from the PACE/LIFE Center and to other appointments
Promote safety and comfort of participants while waiting for transport or appointments
Communicate with drivers and the center, providing relevant information regarding status of appointments, participants and any problems or issues
Provide personal care assistance that will maintain the independence of the participant to conduct activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating, and grooming
Assist in the maintenance of physical activity, exercise, and walking
Provide nursing care as assigned in a safe manner, consistent with the policies and procedures of the PACE Organization
Responsible for participant safety, identify safety hazards and emergency situations, and initiate corrective action as able
Provide behavioral supervision or support for participants, such as reality orientation, reminder to follow through with nursing and medication instruction, diet restrictions, and emotional reassurance
Assist with general activities such as conversing with participants, recreation activities, meal and snack serving, and housekeeping