About this role
Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.
Agency: Alternate Solutions Health Network
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30AM - 5:00PM
SUMMARY:
The Home Health Aide (HHA) is an essential member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a nurse within specified geographical territory. The HHA provides compassionate support with activities of daily living and basic personal care needs while ensuring a safe, comfortable living environment.
WHAT WE OFFER!
We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous, uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions.
QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) or 75-hour nurse aide training (CNA).
- One year of experience as a nurse aide in a hospital, nursing home, home care agency, or a private setting under the direct supervision of a RN, which can be verified.
- Completion of skills competency test with 80% or higher score.
- Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
- Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients.
- Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.
- Must be observant and detail oriented.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Performs personal care including but not limited to: bathing, grooming, skin care, toileting, and oral hygiene
- Light housekeeping after completion of personal care, as applicable
- Preparation of meals and assists with laundry as needed
- Assists patients as needed with lifting and transferring
- Performs simple exercises as an extension of therapy services such as: ambulation and range of motion
- Maintains good relationships with the patient, the patient’s family, and staff
- Ensures the living environment is healthy and safe
- Reports any changes to the patient’s medical and living conditions to the supervisor or the case manager
- Completes documentation appropriately and timely
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
- Capable of all physical demands of lifting, transferring and bathing a physically dependent individual.
- Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
- Documents all aspects of subsequent care visits within 24 hours of visit. Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.