Home Health Aide

Home Health Aide

Sometimes 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 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.

What You Can Expect

• Monday to Friday- 8am to 5pm
• Must have either a CNA or HHA license with the State of Indiana
• Assists patients with care and activities of daily living as directed in the established Plan of Care.
• Completes necessary documentation of care provided. Records intake, output, and vital signs as directed and communicates care as appropriate.
• Provides assistance with personal hygiene and elimination needs according to the established plan of care.
• Assists patients with ambulation and transfer using proper body mechanics.
• Communicates any change in condition or lack of patient progress.
• Schedules visits with the patient or caregiver.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED - Required
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) OR Home Health Aide (HHA- State Licensing Board) - Required
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)- American Heart Association - Upon Hire- Required
• Auto Insurance - Upon Hire- Required
• Driver's License - Upon Hire- Required
• 1 year Home Healthcare Experience - Preferred
• 1 year Long Term Care Setting Experience - Preferred

Travel is required: Up to 75%

Equal Opportunity Employer

It 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.