Nurse Assistant - Extended Care - Home Health Care (West Bloomfield Area) Contingent

Nurse Assistant Extended Care Contingent

Private duty services may be arranged for patients who need extended care, from a few hours a week to round-the-clock-care. Typically, this is paid for privately, or through specialized, long-term care policies.

We tailor our services to fit the specific needs of our clients in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties. Flexible scheduling allows us to provide short-term or long-term care to clients in the home or facility setting, as well as specialized care for students in their schools.

General Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse or designee, performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient.

• Provides input to assist in planning and implementing patient care.
• Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.
• Recognizes and participates in own continuing education.
• The Home Health Aide follows the Henry Ford Health Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

Education Required:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

Assessments Required:

• Requires ability to pass a written Home Health Aide competency test with score of 90% or above.
• Requires ability to pass the HHA Skills Assessment Competency Evaluation.

Certifications Required:

• CNA or
• Certification as a Home Care Aide (HCA) preferred, or
• Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles for similar programs may vary; e.g. Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT) but perform the same job role), OR
• May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course, OR
• Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license, OR
• Medical Assistant program with OR without experience.

Licensures Required:

• Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.
• Must possess a current driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to travel to and from various Home Health Care locations.