Home Health Aide - Full Time Days

Sanford Health • Ottumwa, IA

1d • $15 - $23

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Performs tasks as delegated and indicated on the care plan for assigned patients/residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and willingly accepts delegated tasks. The Aide understands the basic elements of body functioning and the physical and emotional changes including those which occur in the death and dying process. Utilizes appropriate age related patient/resident care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients/residents. Assists patients/residents in daily living activities such as dressing and undressing, bathing and eating. Must have good interpersonal skills, be courteous and caring. Must know medical terminology, organizational policies and procedures. Requires ability to do detailed work correctly, function under and handle stress. Must be able to work with growth and development needs of all client populations.

Requirements

• Must have good interpersonal skills, be courteous and caring.
• Must know medical terminology, organizational policies and procedures.
• Requires ability to do detailed work correctly, function under and handle stress.
• Must be able to work with growth and development needs of all client populations.
• High school graduate or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred, but not required.
• Completion of nurse aide training, including classroom and practical training, totaling 75 hours preferred. Within the 75 hours of training, a minimum of 16 hours supervised practical training and a minimum of 16 hours in classroom training.
• Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications.
• Depending on location, a valid drivers license may be required.
• Ongoing training and competency validation annually tracked.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is preferred.
• If working in North Dakota, be registered as Home Health Aide through the North Dakota Department of Health within four months from the date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs tasks as delegated and indicated on the care plan for assigned patients/residents under the supervision of a registered nurse (RN) and willingly accepts delegated tasks.
• Understands the basic elements of body functioning and the physical and emotional changes including those which occur in the death and dying process.
• Utilizes appropriate age related patient/resident care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients/residents.
• Assists patients/residents in daily living activities such as dressing and undressing, bathing and eating.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees