Hospice Home health Aide- Days-Full-time- Barrington-Lake Zurich- Wauconda
About The Position
This full-time Hospice Home Health Aide position contributes to effective patient outcomes by providing competent patient care assigned by an RN and following the plan of care. The role requires understanding the hospice philosophy and comfort in providing specialized care to the terminally ill. The aide is responsible for reporting all changes in patient condition to the RN or manager. This position involves providing personal care needs, meeting safety needs, taking vital signs, providing skin care, and changing linens and clothing. Effective communication, both verbal and written, is essential, along with maintaining patient confidentiality per HIPAA/Privacy acts. Professionalism, flexibility in scheduling, and a commitment to the team, office, company, and organizational goals are expected. The role also includes active participation in the CQI process and assisting with problem identification and solutions. Adherence to regulatory requirements, including annual in-service hours, Hospice education hours, and OSHA requirements, is mandatory.
Requirements
- Must be certified as a nurse assistant in the state in which the teammate practices
- Nurse assistant in good standing with the State Nurse Aide Registry with eligibility to work in home health agencies and hospices
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months
- A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
- Complete all training for Advocate Aurora Hospice, as well as maintain all annual training per individual state requirements.
Nice To Haves
- No experience required.
Responsibilities
- Performs personal care needs including feeding patient, laundry, light cleaning of patient room and washing.
- Meets safety needs of patient using equipment safely and properly.
- Takes temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure as directed by the RN when assigned.
- Provides skin care and changes patient position to prevent breakdown as assigned by RN.
- Changes patient bed linens and clothing as requested by the patient and family.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills, verbally and in written documentation, per agency, state, federal and accrediting organizations, within the assigned time frames.
- Utilizes appropriate communication skills and effective interpersonal skills with all customers.
- Prepares documentation reflecting patient’s care; adheres to documentation as required by agency, state, federal, and Accrediting Organization standards within required time frames.
- Maintains patient confidentiality, observing of HIPAA/ Privacy acts.
- Demonstrates professionalism and works in a cooperative manner with all associates.
- Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling to support department and other service offices when needed.
- Demonstrates self-direction for maintaining home health aide skills.
- Demonstrates commitment and supports team, office, company and organizational goals.
- Participates actively in CQI process to improve processes within the organization, upon request.
- Assists with problem identification and solutions.
- Participates in quality, improvement projects when assigned.
- Demonstrates measures to ensure patient satisfaction.
- Adheres to regulatory requirements.
- Maintains annual in-service hours, per state/federal regulations, Hospice education hours and OSHA requirements.
- Provides hospice home health aide services in accordance with all regulatory rules and standards.
Benefits
- Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs
- Competitive compensation
- Generous retirement offerings
- Programs that invest in your career development
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
