Home health aid job description

US-OR-Portland

Type: Regular Full-Time
NE Davis Building

Overview

Being a home health aide for hospice patients takes a special kind of individual, one who can coordinate daily activities and needs while giving patients an aura of normalcy and comfort in their own homes. Practically, this role involves participating as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Group under the direction of a registered nurse/licensed practical nurse as defined by Standards for the Certified Nursing Assistant {(OAR 851-60-000-851-60-800) Nurse Practice Act (10/97)}. On a human level, it's about treating in-home hospice patients with the dignity and compassion they deserve. If you believe you're the type of special individual we seek for this role, we invite you to contact us.

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Responsibilities

Patient Care

Provides care delegated and supervised by a registered nurse to meet the needs of clients determined both initially and at two week intervals.

Participates in the development and implementation of the plan of care as delegated.

Organizes and adapts plan of care with consideration for patient/client and family needs, desires and routines.

Demonstrates awareness and reinforces priorities in the plan of care.

Encourages self-care and independence as appropriate.

Identifies normal and abnormal mental function and demonstrates skills for addressing the needs and behaviors of the cognitively impaired.

Cares for and maintains client's environment by avoiding environmental hazards, using restraints properly, and consistently using infection control procedures and barriers.

Recognizes abnormal signs and symptoms of common disease conditions and communicates accurately and with timeliness.

Provides and maintains basic nutrition and oral fluid intake.

Recognizes emergencies and responds demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures.

Completes documentation according to guidelines.

Competency

Demonstrates knowledge of statutes and regulations and functions within the legal boundaries of certified nursing assistant practice.

Achieves and maintains clinical competency by:

Maintaining current certification.

Performing acts within the authorized scope of practice for which the individual is certified.

Demonstrating on-going competency in performance of the following technical skills:

TPR & BP

Simple wound care as delegated by primary RN

Colostomy bag removal and application

ROM, transfer, ambulation

Assistance with medications that are ordinarily self-administered

Performing tasks or procedures after presenting written and documented education and/or clinical experience.

Qualifications

Education:

Completion of a Board approved nursing assistant training program

LEGACY'S VALUES IN ACTION:

Follows guidelines set forth in Legacy's Values in Action

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled

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Benefits from Day One
Paid Days Off from Day One
Student Loan Repayment Program
Career Development
Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
Mental Health Resources and Support

Our promise to you:
Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.
Schedule: PRN
Shift: Day Shift
Location: This is a fieldwork (Home Health) position
The community you'll be caring for: AdventHealth Home Care
The role you'll contribute:
Nurse's aide assisting in the provision of personal care to patients in their home.
The value you'll bring to the team:

Provides personal care per Home Health Aide Care Plan.
Demonstrates understanding of duties for special assignments, including Developmental Disabilities program patients, Alzheimer's' patients, sitter staffing at hospital, End of Life Care.
Assesses vital signs as ordered; observation of patient
Compliant with infection prevention practices.
Transfers patients of varying sizes from bed using proper body mechanics and safety equipment as needed.
Provides accurate, complete documentation within 24 hours, reporting abnormal findings to SN by end of shift.

Qualifications - External
Qualifications The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

Graduate of Home Health Aide Certification Course or Certified Nursing Assistant Course
Home Health Aide certification or Certified Nursing Assistant.
Valid driver's license and safe driving record.

Job: Home CareOrganization: AdventHealth WatermanPrimary Location: US-FL-TavaresWork Locations: ADVENTHEALTH WATERMAN 1000 WATERMAN WAY Tavares 32778Operating Unit: AdventHealth WatermanSchedule: Per DiemShift: Day JobJob Level: Individual ContributorTravel: Yes, 100 % of the TimeJob Posting: Jun 24, 2022, 3:07:43 PMSub Function: Aide

**UPMC Western Maryland is looking for Care Attendants to support our Clinical Resource Team.**

**Full-time, Part-time and Casual opportunities available! During the interview, you'll learn about what schedules and shifts we have to offer!**

The Care Attendant provides limited patient care support, and observation services in accordance with established policies and procedures, and may be directed by the nurse or physician, to assure that the highest degree of quality patient care is maintained at all times. Must routinely perform the UPMC core responsibilities for Care Attendants: Maintains a safe patient environment, including safety checks, keeping patient rooms clean. Interacts and attends to patients and families on regular basis. Provides fall prevention, observation, bed making, ADLs (bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, ambulating, turning/repositioning). Assists with I&O, weights. Skilled at constant observation and psychiatric observation competencies.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Provides observation and direct patient care as directed by the RN including, but not limited to activities of daily living such as bathing, feeding, transporting, toileting, and ambulating, as well as turning and repositioning patients.

+ Maintains an environment conducive to patient safety and recovery including, but not limited to completing safety checks, keeping the patient room clean and organized, cleaning patient-specific equipment, changing bed linens, and emptying linen hampers.

+ Acquires and distributes supplies and equipment to facilitate patient care delivery including, but not limited to, performing messenger functions, ordering, charging/crediting supplies, setting up patient care equipment within the scope of the Care Attendant position, and stocking patient rooms and unit supply areas.

+ Delivers patient nourishments, fills water pitchers, and distributes patient mail as applicable if not directly with patient.

+ Provides feedback to the RN regarding patient care and reports changes in patient status.

+ Completes clerical functions as needed by department.

+ Requests assistance in planning and prioritizing activities, as needed.

+ Assures equipment malfunctions are reported to the appropriate department.

+ Contributes to universal patient activities including, but not limited to, responding to telephones, assisting with meal trays, and accompanying patients during transport.

+ Complies with safety policies and procedures including standard precautions and understands policies and procedures for blood borne pathogen exposure.

+ Strictly adheres to all policies and practices relative to patient care and hospital-related information.

+ Responds within the scope of the Care Attendant role to emergent situations.

+ Provide one-on-one companionship/supervision with patients.

+ Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**

+ If no previous patient care training, successful completion of UPMC care attendant (sitter) training program.

+ Knowledge of body mechanics and transfer techniques.

+ Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

**Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:**

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

+ **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**

REQNUMBER: 2200033H