Home health provider job description
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Example home health provider requirements on a job description
Home health provider requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in home health provider job postings.
Sample home health provider requirements
- Valid state certification as a Home Health Aide
- Knowledge of basic first aid and emergency procedures
- Ability to lift and move patients with mobility issues
- Experience with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
Sample required home health provider soft skills
- Compassionate and patient demeanor
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new situations and environments
Home health provider job description example 1
Spring Care home health provider job description
Our mission: to eliminate every barrier to mental health.
Spring Health is the leading comprehensive mental health benefit for employers. We help employees understand their mental health issues and connect with best-in-class providers to get the right treatment at the right time.
From early detection to full recovery, Spring Health is the only clinically validated solution in the market proven to be more effective than traditional mental healthcare. By combining the latest technology with vetted providers, we help engage 1 in 3 employees, reduce recovery times, and lower healthcare costs. We are an award-winning, passionate, and mission-driven team with the support of leaders in psychiatry. We have raised over $300 million to date from prominent investors including Kinnevik, Tiger Global, Northzone, RRE Ventures, Rethink Impact, Work-Bench, William K Warren Foundation, SemperVirens, Able Partners, True Capital Ventures, and a strategic investor Guardian Life Insurance. Thanks to their partnership, our current valuation has reached $2 billion.
As an in-house provider for this large tech company, you will provide individual care delivery for employees onsite, as well as support organizational functions such as manager trainings, group listening sessions, and webinars.
What you'll be doing:Provide employee mental health counseling sessions, including clinical risk assessments Support critical incident management Provide crisis management support for employees and HR as needed Develop expert-level understanding of partner benefit ecosystem and available support programs Complete required internal training and assignments and attend Spring Health Clinical Team meetings Follow Spring Health policies and maintain all confidentiality, compliance, and ethical standards Provide walkin support/prioritized availability for identified high need departments Fulfill team specific education/presentation/consultation requests in collaboration with Spring Health's Clinical Partnerships and Care Navigation teams
What we expect from you:You have an unrestricted license to practice psychotherapy in WA (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, etc.). We are not able to accept applications from anyone requiring licensed supervision.You have a minimum of 3 years of post-graduate experience with at least 1 year of post-licensed experience.You're comfortable with technology and are telehealth competent.You have training and experience in evidence-based modalities of care such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, CPT.You are comfortable with providing safety planning and intervention during situations where a client might present with higher risks.You are committed to quality clinical care and want to expand your capabilities and increase your effectiveness by being informed of client progress or challenges. You like working independently, but would also enjoy having the support of a team and opportunities for connections and collaboration with other providers and our master's level clinical care navigators.
Why you'll like working at Spring HealthHigh caliber team: make an impact on something that truly helps people alongside an incredible team Big mission: we're revolutionizing the mental health industry Big market and big upside in sales: Our product has strong product-market fit in a huge market with strong demand The challenge: make a big impact by joining a fast-growing team in its early stages We care about diversity: diversity allows us to build an excellent patient experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
In addition to finding people who are truly excellent at what they do, we take our values at Spring Health seriously:
Members Come First We are genuine member advocates.
Move Fast to Change LivesWe build with urgency and intention.
Take Ownership We extend trust and hold ourselves accountable.
Embrace Diverse Teams & Perspectives We find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.
Science Will WinWe will achieve impact by innovation and evidence based frameworks.
Candor with Care We are open, honest and empathetic.
Spring Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable legal requirements. Spring Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Spring Health is the leading comprehensive mental health benefit for employers. We help employees understand their mental health issues and connect with best-in-class providers to get the right treatment at the right time.
From early detection to full recovery, Spring Health is the only clinically validated solution in the market proven to be more effective than traditional mental healthcare. By combining the latest technology with vetted providers, we help engage 1 in 3 employees, reduce recovery times, and lower healthcare costs. We are an award-winning, passionate, and mission-driven team with the support of leaders in psychiatry. We have raised over $300 million to date from prominent investors including Kinnevik, Tiger Global, Northzone, RRE Ventures, Rethink Impact, Work-Bench, William K Warren Foundation, SemperVirens, Able Partners, True Capital Ventures, and a strategic investor Guardian Life Insurance. Thanks to their partnership, our current valuation has reached $2 billion.
As an in-house provider for this large tech company, you will provide individual care delivery for employees onsite, as well as support organizational functions such as manager trainings, group listening sessions, and webinars.
What you'll be doing:Provide employee mental health counseling sessions, including clinical risk assessments Support critical incident management Provide crisis management support for employees and HR as needed Develop expert-level understanding of partner benefit ecosystem and available support programs Complete required internal training and assignments and attend Spring Health Clinical Team meetings Follow Spring Health policies and maintain all confidentiality, compliance, and ethical standards Provide walkin support/prioritized availability for identified high need departments Fulfill team specific education/presentation/consultation requests in collaboration with Spring Health's Clinical Partnerships and Care Navigation teams
What we expect from you:You have an unrestricted license to practice psychotherapy in WA (Psychologist, LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LMHC, etc.). We are not able to accept applications from anyone requiring licensed supervision.You have a minimum of 3 years of post-graduate experience with at least 1 year of post-licensed experience.You're comfortable with technology and are telehealth competent.You have training and experience in evidence-based modalities of care such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, CPT.You are comfortable with providing safety planning and intervention during situations where a client might present with higher risks.You are committed to quality clinical care and want to expand your capabilities and increase your effectiveness by being informed of client progress or challenges. You like working independently, but would also enjoy having the support of a team and opportunities for connections and collaboration with other providers and our master's level clinical care navigators.
Why you'll like working at Spring HealthHigh caliber team: make an impact on something that truly helps people alongside an incredible team Big mission: we're revolutionizing the mental health industry Big market and big upside in sales: Our product has strong product-market fit in a huge market with strong demand The challenge: make a big impact by joining a fast-growing team in its early stages We care about diversity: diversity allows us to build an excellent patient experience. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status
In addition to finding people who are truly excellent at what they do, we take our values at Spring Health seriously:
Members Come First We are genuine member advocates.
Move Fast to Change LivesWe build with urgency and intention.
Take Ownership We extend trust and hold ourselves accountable.
Embrace Diverse Teams & Perspectives We find strength in the diversity of cultural backgrounds, ideas, and experiences.
Science Will WinWe will achieve impact by innovation and evidence based frameworks.
Candor with Care We are open, honest and empathetic.
Spring Health is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable legal requirements. Spring Health is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Home health provider job description example 2
Maxim Healthcare Group home health provider job description
Maxim Healthcare is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN). The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) will consistently perform according to nursing standards and is accountable in managing patient care and assisting others in the management of patient care.
Responsibilities
+ Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
+ Performs focused interview to identify specific patient needs.
+ Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.
+ Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.
+ Other Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) duties as assigned.
Qualifications
+ Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License in the state in which the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practices.
+ Current Health Certificate (per facility).
+ Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
+ Current BLS card.
+ One year prior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) experience preferred.
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Services, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. **CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays
About Maxim Healthcare Services
Maxim Healthcare Services has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Responsibilities
+ Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
+ Performs focused interview to identify specific patient needs.
+ Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.
+ Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and/or potential nursing diagnoses.
+ Other Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) duties as assigned.
Qualifications
+ Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License in the state in which the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) practices.
+ Current Health Certificate (per facility).
+ Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
+ Current BLS card.
+ One year prior Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) experience preferred.
Benefits
At Maxim Healthcare Services, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
+ Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
+ Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
+ 401(k) savings plan
+ Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status. **CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays
About Maxim Healthcare Services
Maxim Healthcare Services has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, employees and communities for more than 30 years. We offer private duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Our commitment to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs makes us a trusted partner wherever care is needed.
Maxim Healthcare Services is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Home health provider job description example 3
Northern Lights home health provider job description
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
Department: Behavioral Health Home
Position is located: Waldo/Knox County
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
This position will be integrated in Waldo/Knox schools (RSU71 Belfast)
Summary:
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, provides comprehensive case management services to improve mental health, and in conjunction with the primary care provider, improve medical health to adults with serious and persistent mental illness.
Responsibilities:
1. Completes psychosocial assessments, skilled at identification of needs and resources, and development of individual treatment and crisis plans.
2. Coordinates and facilitates access to preventative and health promotion services, mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment, and care coordination services.
3. Transports clients for clinically appropriate purposes.
4. Maintains BHH census at targeted level.
5. Performs complete and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record according to system policies.
6. Maintains and exhibits a current knowledge of profession and participates in continuing education.
7. Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
8. May perform other duties upon request.
Competencies and skills:
Essential:
* Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* No previous experience required.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Credentials:
Education:
Essential:
* High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
* Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
* Extend body and limbs to reach items.
* Continuous sitting.
* Continuous standing.
* Continuous walking.
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is an acute care, regional psychiatric hospital in Bangor, Maine that is a leader in the provision of tele-psychiatry services, including consultations to regional emergency departments and primary care practices. Northern Light Acadia Hospital offers innovative programming in the form of a behavioral home health, integrated behavioral healthcare in primary care practices, and a geriatric mood and memory clinic, which is involved in multiple clinical trials for promising Alzheimer's medications. The hospital is the sole corporate member of Northern Light Acadia Healthcare that provides a substance use disorder treatment program, case management services, and other outpatient mental health services in Penobscot, Waldo, and Knox counties. Northern Light Acadia Healthcare is the sole member of Restorative Health, LLC that operates an outpatient mental health clinic in Bangor. Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers and services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.
Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine's spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England's best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.
Department: Behavioral Health Home
Position is located: Waldo/Knox County
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
This position will be integrated in Waldo/Knox schools (RSU71 Belfast)
Summary:
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, provides comprehensive case management services to improve mental health, and in conjunction with the primary care provider, improve medical health to adults with serious and persistent mental illness.
Responsibilities:
1. Completes psychosocial assessments, skilled at identification of needs and resources, and development of individual treatment and crisis plans.
2. Coordinates and facilitates access to preventative and health promotion services, mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment, and care coordination services.
3. Transports clients for clinically appropriate purposes.
4. Maintains BHH census at targeted level.
5. Performs complete and accurate documentation within the electronic medical record according to system policies.
6. Maintains and exhibits a current knowledge of profession and participates in continuing education.
7. Maintains a safe environment complying with NLH policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
8. May perform other duties upon request.
Competencies and skills:
Essential:
* Achieves Results: Sets high standards for their own outcomes and seizes opportunities to engage others towards objectives. Consistently moves forward with direct actions in order to attain or exceed objectives. Manages their own time effectively to accomplish assigned tasks. Successfully prioritizes multiple projects and duties as needed.
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* No previous experience required.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Credentials:
Education:
Essential:
* High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
* Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
* Extend body and limbs to reach items.
* Continuous sitting.
* Continuous standing.
* Continuous walking.
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is an acute care, regional psychiatric hospital in Bangor, Maine that is a leader in the provision of tele-psychiatry services, including consultations to regional emergency departments and primary care practices. Northern Light Acadia Hospital offers innovative programming in the form of a behavioral home health, integrated behavioral healthcare in primary care practices, and a geriatric mood and memory clinic, which is involved in multiple clinical trials for promising Alzheimer's medications. The hospital is the sole corporate member of Northern Light Acadia Healthcare that provides a substance use disorder treatment program, case management services, and other outpatient mental health services in Penobscot, Waldo, and Knox counties. Northern Light Acadia Healthcare is the sole member of Restorative Health, LLC that operates an outpatient mental health clinic in Bangor. Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers and services, including nine hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.
Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine's spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England's best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024