Home Health Aide

Home Health AideSometimes the best healthcare is offered right in the patient's home. In those cases, the home health or hospice aide becomes more than just a nurse. They become a patient's lifeline, confidant and friend. Our Franciscan Home Health Aides go beyond taking vital signs and administering medicine. They also provide personal hygiene assistance, help with small things around the house, pray with our patients, and prepare light meals or snacks – all while accurately assessing the patient's status and communicating it back to the supervising clinician.Who We AreFranciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 11 ministries and access points across Indiana, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.What You Can ExpectRequired: Active CNA or HHA License with the State of Indiana.Must have valid Driver's License and clean driving record.Shifts will be available, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.Assist patients with care and activities of daily living, as directed in the established Plan of Care.Complete necessary documentation of care provided.Records intake, output, and vital signs as directed and communicates care, as appropriate.Provide assistance with personal hygiene and elimination needs, according to the established plan of care.Assist patients with ambulation and transfer using proper body mechanics.Communicate any change in condition or lack of patient progress.Schedule visits with the patient or caregiver.QualificationsHigh School Diploma/GED - RequiredCertified Nursing Assistant (CNA) OR Home Health Aide (HHA- State of Indiana Licensing Board) - RequiredCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association - Upon Hire- RequiredAuto Insurance - Upon Hire- RequiredDriver's License - Upon Hire- Required1 year Home Healthcare Experience - Preferred1 year Long Term Care Setting Experience - PreferredTravel is required: Up to 75%Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law. Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights. Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.