Home Health Aide - Multiple Locations

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Ladson, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Aide's primary function is to provide personal care to clients and assist with activities of daily living, simple meal preparation, non-sterile wound care, and rehabilitation exercises. The Home Health Aide provides care under the direction of by the licensed professional staff member. The Home Health Aide is responsible for documentation of services provided. The Home Health Aide may assist the agency with the telemonitoring program by installing, removing and cleaning of equipment as the need arises.
Roper St. Francis Healthcare is lauded as one the best places to work in healthcare and here's why you should choose a career with us: We have a lot to be proud of We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most. We are vibrant and growing With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities. We are committed to excellence Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability. We offer generous employee benefits Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers an excellent benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer several options for health plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational opportunities to further your career.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant Course with certification.
• Work experience in a health care related setting dealing with patients for at least one year is required.
• Must have completed a Nursing Assistant Program.
• Current certification as a Nursing Assistant required.
• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.
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• Demonstrated knowledge in proper body mechanics, infection control measures,vital sign assessment, and use of durable medical equipment to include hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.
• Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology.
• Skill in English grammar and spelling.
• Neat, legible handwriting.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use office equipment.
• Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques to provide nurse aide care.
• Ability to report changes in the patient's condition to the professional nurse.
• Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.
• Competency and skills assessment demonstration is required.
• Must have a valid South Carolina driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must have a means of transportation.

Responsibilities

• provide personal care to clients
• assist with activities of daily living
• simple meal preparation
• non-sterile wound care
• rehabilitation exercises
• documentation of services provided
• installing, removing and cleaning of equipment as the need arises

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED