Home Care and Hospice Aide

The Home Care Aide provides compassionate care to individuals and families under the direction of a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN).

RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

- Provides patient care, under the direction of the registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN), which may include but is not limited to turning, moving, or ambulating patients, gathering and stocking supplies, bathing and grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth, shaving, etc., feeding patients and documenting their food and liquid intake, checking vital signs, light housekeeping (change bed linens, start laundry, prepare  a light meal), assisting with some medical procedures, and observing and reporting on patients’ conditions.

- Protects patients and team members by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

- Documents patient care services timely and accurately.

- Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

- Maintains a cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information and participating in team problem-solving methods.

- Regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.

- Appropriately adapts assessment, treatment, and/or care methods to accommodate the physical, cultural, age-specific, and other developmental needs of each person served.

- Maintains professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities including internal and external educational offerings.

- Must adhere to safety protocols at all times.

- Utilization of assistive devices for lifting is mandatory.

- Per DRH policy, all required conditions of employment must be met and maintained including required vaccinations.

- This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.

- Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Communication skills including fluency in oral and written English. Basic computer skills including the ability to send/receive email, navigate information technology associated with the position, and use Electronic Health Record information tools . Ability to remain flexible to quickly adapt to urgent situations. Ability to adapt procedures, processes, tools, equipment, and techniques to accomplish the requirements of the position.   Advanced, fingerprint background checks are required for this position.

Education and/or Experience:   Completion of an approved Oklahoma Nurse Aide Training Program and previous health care or other related experience preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:   Certification by the Oklahoma State Health Department and registration as a Certified Nurse Aide with certification in Home Health preferred. American Heart Association BLS required; may have up to 30 days from date of hire or transfer to obtain. For those positions requiring travel, a current valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

Safety-Sensitive Position -  This is a “Safety-Sensitive” Position as defined by Oklahoma law.  As such, please be advised that applicants for this position cannot test positive in pre-employment drug tests (or any drug tests administered after employment begins) for the presence of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a psychoactive component of cannabis.  This is true even if the applicant is in possession of a valid medical marijuana card that otherwise allows the license-holder to legally use and consume medical marijuana. Team Members in “Safety-Sensitive” positions are not permitted to test positive for the presence of THC in any pre-employment drug test, or any other drug test administered after employment begins.  This information is provided to applicants as a resource to the application process.  This is not a request for any applicant to disclose personal medical information during the application process. If you have any questions about the information in this disclaimer please direct these questions to a member of Human Resources.

This position requires respirator and fit testing. Required testing will be performed on all team members at risk for exposure to airborne infectious diseases, droplet producing procedures, or any caustic chemicals.

As a condition of employment, vaccinations are required per DRH Policy.  Medical and Religious Exemptions are available upon request.