Hospice Home Health Aide - PRN

Valir Health•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Remote

About The Position

Valir Hospice provides terminally ill patients and their families with customized medical care and pain management, as well as emotional and spiritual support. At Valir Hospice our team is committed to the belief that each of us has the right to die free of pain and with dignity. We’re a family of dedicated professionals who care for terminally ill patients using individualized pain and symptom-management plans to enhance the patient’s quality of life. Our hospice professionals are dedicated to providing patients with the compassion and care they deserve.

Requirements

High School Diploma, or GED equivalent.
Current Home Health Aide certification.
Valid CPR Certification.
Certified to pass Home Health Aide Competency Test.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks, and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Nice To Haves

1 year of Home Health Aide or LTCF experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides patient care, ensuring patient safety and comfort, according to the Home Health Aide assignment form.
Reports and records any changes in condition or behavior of the patient.
Adapts to changes in workload or patient assignments without interference to patient care.
Responsible for completion of assignments, maintaining quality work.
Establishes good rapport with patients and families, respecting patients rights to privacy and confidentiality of information.
Accurately communicates in writing through utilization of appropriate charting methods, and turns in all paperwork on time.
Provides support to patients and families in a courteous manner.
Performs routine duties without physical supervision.
Accurately communicates patients information to the RN Case Manager, LPN and/or Assistant Director of Clinical Services.
Assists in maintaining equipment assigned to patient care, and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.