Companion jobs at Guthrie North America Inc

Provides general observational support for assigned patient care area. Works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to patients in age groups including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics based on unit population. Experience: Advanced Certification or training (i.e. LPN, Crisis Training, Tech) Constant Observation or One to One observation experience preferred, but not necessary. Education: HS Diploma or Equivalent preferred Essential Functions: Provide companionship to the patient. Alert the RN of patient behavior which could lead to injury. Maintain One to One observation status (constant eye sight and within arm's reach at all times) of the patient. Maintain Special Observation documentation form (patient's location every 15 minutes) if determined suicide precautions/one to one observation. Provide de‐escalation tactics to help control potential stressful situations. Communicate patient's needs to patient care team. Maintain and respect the patient's responsibility, privacy, and dignity. Demonstrates behavior appropriate to keeping the patient relaxed. Other Duties: Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. update 11-22-24 Pay Range $17.00-$23.62/hr DOE

Provides personal care and assists with activities of daily living and homemaking to Long Term Home Health Care patients in their homes following a care plan developed by a Primary Case managing RN.. Is responsible for following the aide care plan, reporting issues related to providing care and patient symptoms as directed in the plan. Education, License & Cert: High School Diploma or GED Required Completion of a NYS DOH approved certification program and is in good standing Experience: Minimum one year of relevant experience. Experience with public contact is preferred. Essential Functions: 1) Updates Knowledge and documentation per agency standards Understands and adheres to GCMC's compliance standards as they appear in GCMC's Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy. Attends in‐service programs designed to update knowledge and skill related to patient care and to keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and GCMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified relevant to job. Reads aide care plan at the beginning of each home visit and performs all those tasks listed on care plan and follows policies of LTHHCP in the delivery of care. If care plan tasks can't be accomplished or the patient requests other tasks, the aide is to call the LTHHCP office for authorization of changes. Accurately and completely prepares report forms provided by the agency and requests that the patient sign the report sheet after each visit per agency policy. The aide must sign the report sheet indicating which tasks were provided. Observes infection control protocols per agency policy utilizing personal protective equipment provided by the agency. Familiarize self and seeks‐out instructions as needed in relation to all patient care tasks and equipment. Notifies LTHHCP office and Nurse if unfamiliar with a patient care task and or equipment found in patient's home. Request an orientation to new or unfamiliar cases and tasks. 2) Provides Personal Care as directed Provides personal care (help with grooming, bathing, toileting, eating and dressing ‐ includes routine care or nails and hair and oral hygiene) that keeps patients clean and well groomed and prevents skin breakdown as directed on the plan. Provides nutritional support through preparation of meals following diet plan prescribed in care plan and following preferences expressed by patients. Provides for patient's comfort needs ‐ back rubs, beds and pillows adjusted, etc Reports any care issues and concerns to the LTHHCP office promptly. Accompanies patients to Doctor appointments when directed and reports visit to the Primary Nurse when visit is complete. 3) Assists in the management of environment of care Respects the patient's home and environment and establishes a professional but friendly and supportive relationship with the patient. Does laundry for patients with special care given to preference of patients and content of laundry. Maintains clean environment of patient care area or home. Completes all items on the care plan (i.e., changing bed linens, moping, sweeping, dusting, cleaning of patient care equipment, dishes, bathrooms etc.) Develops shopping lists in conjunction with patient and shops for patient. Encourages the patient to follow the diet plan prescribed in the care plan. 4) Completes requirements per agency policy Utilizes receipt forms when handling money for patients following LTHHCP policy. Picks up work schedule each week per agency policy and accurately keeps record of actual arrival and leaving times for each case on forms provided by the agency. Turns these in at the end of each work week. Provides accurate mileage utilizing forms provided by the agency and turns them in every two weeks/end of pay period. Performs other duties and tasks as requested and directed by the agency that assists colleagues and patients of the LTHHCP 5) Performs other duties as requested and observed by manager or supervisor Pay Rate ranges from $17.00 - $23.85 per hour. #LI-AC1

Provide personal care and support services in the home for persons who are ill, disabled or terminal. Hospice Home Health Aide is assigned to Hospice patients by the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team, Registered Nurse or designee and functions under the direction of the plan of care developed by the Registered Nurse in an effort to maximize the patient's/caregiver's independence in performing activities of daily living and/or maintain personal hygiene to and promote comfort in the case of hospice patients. Education, License & Cert: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Preferred for NY. Requires valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and active vehicle insurance. Requires Basic Life Support certification. For NY: Home Health Aide Certification Required. If a caregiver has a Certification as a Nursing Assistant, then enrollment into Home Health Aide class will be arranged and covered by Guthrie Lourdes Hospice. Continued employment is dependent on successful completion and maintenance of the Home Health Aide certification. Until certified, the caregiver may shadow a preceptor per Hospice COP (Condition of Participation) guidelines. Home Health Aides must continue to meet the NY annual requirements to maintain their certification. Experience: Previous experience of one year in home care or skilled nursing facility preferred. Essential Functions: All tasks are patient specific and directed per the Hospice Home Health Aide Care Plan and may include: 1. Assists patients with toileting. 2. Prepares basic meals as necessary following patient prescribed diet. Assist patient with eating as needed. 3. Turns and repositions patients in bed for comfort. 4. Assists patients with ambulation, transfers, and exercises, utilizing appropriate body mechanics and assuring patient and caregiver safety. 5. Performs simple procedures, i.e.: changing urinary drainage bag, changing simple dressings, following appropriate infection control procedures. 6. Provides personal care and help with ADL's under written plan, 7. Documents care provided in accordance with the Hospice Home Health Aide plan of care in a timely manner. 8. Records vital signs as directed. 9. Performs light household tasks to ensure maintenance of clean, safe, and healthy environment, including changing bed linens. 10. Promptly reports any change in the patient's condition to RN / designee. Notifies RN of any patient / family concerns or questions. 11. May direct and remind patients to take medication or treatments only as directed by RN. 12.Follows universal infection control precautions with all patients and additional patient specific precautions (ie. Contact, droplet, respiratory) as appropriate. Other Duties: 1. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position. 2. Travel is required. Pay rate ranges from $17.00 - $23.85 per hour #LI-AC1

Provides general observational support for assigned patient care area. Works with other members of the patient care team to deliver care to patients in age groups including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics based on unit population. Experience: Advanced Certification or training (i.e. LPN, Crisis Training, Tech) Constant Observation or One to One observation experience preferred, but not necessary. Education: HS Diploma or Equivalent preferred Essential Functions: * Provide companionship to the patient. * Alert the RN of patient behavior which could lead to injury. * Maintain One to One observation status (constant eye sight and within arm's reach at all times) of the patient. * Maintain Special Observation documentation form (patient's location every 15 minutes) if determined suicide precautions/one to one observation. * Provide de‐escalation tactics to help control potential stressful situations. * Communicate patient's needs to patient care team. * Maintain and respect the patient's responsibility, privacy, and dignity. * Demonstrates behavior appropriate to keeping the patient relaxed. Other Duties: Participates in performance improvement activities to improve service and care. update 11-22-24 Pay Range $17.00-$23.62/hr DOE