Home Health Aide - Homecare/Hospice Resource

Job Description Lakeview is looking to hire a Home Health Aide to join our Homecare/Hospice team! Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day. Position Summary Assists professional personnel to provide patient care according to department and hospital standards. Completes other supportive tasks necessary to the functioning of the department under the supervision of a Case Manager. Essential Duties Demonstrates competence in performance of tasks. Vital signs Weigh patients Transfer patient safely Specimen collection Aseptic Technique Clean dept specific equipment and supplies Documents accurate vital signs and I & O Assists patients with ADLs and performs other tasks as assigned Foley catheter care Simple dressings Prepare meals, feed Observe safety issues in the home Apply teds, ace wraps, slings etc. Bathing with or without assistance Foot soaks Shampoo hair File fingernails and toenails Combing/brushing hair, makeup and shaving Perform personal hygiene tasks clients are unable to perform without assistance Perform total bath, requiring turning and repositioning Perform perineal care Perform skin care measures, e.g. application of barrier cream or lotion Provide for oral /teeth care. Perform or assist the client in performing activities related to mobility-passive range of motion, turning and repositioning Do routine ostomy cares e.g. change or empty the bag only. No wafer cares Perform or assist the patient in performing the normal activities of daily living such as eating and dressing Assist the patient in taking self-administered oral medications Perform light housekeeping duties to maintain the patient’s level of function: prepare light meals, change bed linens, clean and straighten the patient’s immediate personal environment. Report significant observations and changes in the patient’s condition to the CM within a timely manner. Oxygen per patient request. Communicate pertinent data clearly, concisely and in a timely manner to the Case Manager. Maintain department order and equipment management as needed. Performs other tasks as required or assigned. Point of care documentation into EHR. Driving to client’s residence. Work Schedule 0.6 FTE (scheduled 3 days per week). Working hours are 8-4:30 pm. No weekends or holidays. Required Qualifications Education High school diploma or equivalent License and Certification: Must have a valid driver’s license and meet all criteria required under Lakeview’s Automobile Liability Guidelines Must have MN or WI CNA certificate upon start date Must provide proof of MN and WI CNA certificates within 4 months of start, if both MN and WI CNA certificates are not present on start date Current BLS – American Heart Association or BLS – American Red Cross (CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer & Health Care Provider) Experience / Skills Must be 18 or older and have at least 1 year of driving experience Preferred Qualifications Experience / Skills Prior nursing assistance experience Benefits Health Partners offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, onsite clinic and much more! About Us At HealthPartners we believe in the power of good – good deeds and good people working together. As part of our team, you’ll find an inclusive environment that encourages new ways of thinking, celebrates differences, and recognizes hard work. We’re a nonprofit, integrated health care organization, providing health insurance in six states and high-quality care at more than 90 locations, including hospitals and clinics in Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together research and education through HealthPartners Institute, training medical professionals across the region and conducting innovative research that improve lives around the world. At HealthPartners, everyone is welcome, included and valued. We’re working together to increase diversity and inclusion in our workplace, advance health equity in care and coverage, and partner with the community as advocates for change. Benefits Designed To Support Your Total Health As a HealthPartners colleague, we’re committed to nurturing your diverse talents, valuing your dedication, and supporting your work-life balance. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to support every aspect of your life, including health, time off, retirement planning, and continuous learning opportunities. Our goal is to help you thrive physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially, so you can continue delivering exceptional care. Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of our patients, members, and communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identify, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr