Certified Home Health Aide - Hospice FT Days

Home Health Aide

Under supervision of the registered nurse, this position provides personal care to patients in their home/facility in accordance with the Plan of Care to increase the patients level of comfort and to maintain personal hygiene and ensure a safe healthy environment for the patient.

Core Competencies

Address basic human needs in a respectful and caring manner, and documents interventions in EMRAdheres to Infection preventionAdheres to policies, procedures, and standards of practice to deliver safe and optimal careCommunicates effectively with the patient, family, and medical staff during the continuum of careComplies with Joint Commission's national patient safety goalsComplies with organizational quality dashboard/benchmarking goalsEstablishes priorities to carry out an established care plan according to patient needsIdentifies common variables affecting patient care and follows reporting processMaintains cooperative working relationships with members of the hospital teamMaintains regulatory compliance consistent with quality standards and ethical obligations of the professionParticipates in activities in alignment with the Magnet ModelParticipates in organizational activitiesParticipates in professional development activitiesPerforms as a preceptor in an active and engaged mannerProvides care within scope of practice as directed by other members of the healthcare teamRe-enforces patient and family education under the direction of the RN throughout hospitalizationReinforces age-specific individualized care that supports protection from harm and complies with patient safety centered interventions/bundlesSupports patient care within scope of a practice as directed by othermembers of the healthcare teamUtilizes resources in an economical mannerUtilizes Safe Patient Handling

Department Specific Competencies

Adheres to annual I will statements.

Education

Degree - Program

N/A - N/A

Additional Information

Experience

Number of Years Experience - Type of Experience

N/A

Additional Information

Currently listed in good standing on the state nurse aide registry as a Home Health Aide.

License / Certification Requirements

Home Health Aide Certification

BCLS or ACLS Certification

Drivers license, auto insurance and reliable transportation

Compensation Range$25.00 - $28.22 / Hour