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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an approved training and competency course.
• Meet state or, in the absence of state requirements, federal Home Health Aide training and competency requirements.
• Ability to work independently and make accurate, sometimes quick, judgments.
• Ability to respond appropriately to crises outside of a hospital setting.
• Acceptance of and adaptability to different social, racial, cultural, and religious modes.
• Current valid driver's license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Provide evidence of an annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations.
• Ability to tolerate exposure to odors, blood, body fluids, excrements, adverse environmental conditions, and hazardous materials.
• Ability to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and available data, and act accordingly.
• Flexibility, innovation, good interpersonal skills, ability to cope with mental and emotional stress, and emotional stability.
• Physical ability to perform considerable effort for much of the day, including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, and walking, and to assist maximally in lifting or transferring a 100-pound patient.
• Possess sight and hearing, or use appropriate adaptive devices, at a level required to perform the essential duties.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a nursing assistant, preferred.
• Active patient contact within the past three years, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care assistance, including bathing and care of the mouth, skin, and hair.
• Assist patients with bathroom needs and use of a bedpan or commode.
• Assist with bed transfers and ambulation as ordered in the care plan.
• Perform range-of-motion exercises for which the aide has been trained by appropriate professional personnel.
• Perform incidental household services essential to the patient's wellbeing at home.
• Prepare meals, including meals for patients with special diets.
• Take a patient's temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure when assigned by a registered nurse.
• Assist with shopping if the patient has no other available resource.
• Provide emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit; demonstrate listening skills, offer encouragement when appropriate, and practice patience in voice and manner.
• Maintain required competency and skills.
• Complete documented initial and ongoing supervision and evaluation by an RN every 14 days for each case assignment.
• Participate in the annual performance review.
• Immediately report changes in the patient's condition or family situation by calling the Hospice office and notifying the RN.
• Practice Standard Precautions in accordance with OSHA regulations and policy.
• Adhere to all policies and procedural guidelines.
• Attend at least 12 hours of in-service education programs per year.
• Maintain current certification as required by the State.
• Maintain current knowledge of and practice infectious disease protocols.

Benefits

• Positive culture
• Competitive compensation
• Company parties
• Paid time off