Home Health Aide - Hospice - FT - Day
Home Health Aide - Hospice - FT - Day
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Job Summary
The Home Health Aide is a Certified Nursing Assistant and is a paraprofessional member of the interdisciplinary team working under the supervision of a registered nurse and performing various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patients personal needs and promote comfort or assist the patients to reach their maximum potential. The Aide is responsible for observing the patient and reporting and documenting observations and care performed. Participates in quality improvement activities within the department.
This position supports the Frederick Health mission vision core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the Frederick Health Compliance Program including following all regulatory requirements and the Frederick Health Standards of Behavior.
Essential Functions:
Provides personal care and/or support services according to a written plan of care.
o Considers patient privacy when providing bath mouth care hair care shaving and skin care.
o Maintains neatness of the work area.
o Lifts turns and positions patient to assure correct body alignment and comfort.
o Transfers and ambulates patients. Assists patient in and out of bed transfers to chair commode or wheelchair: assists patient to walk with assistance and/or other equipment such as crutches walker or cane.
Meets safety needs of patient and uses equipment properly.
o Cleans spills according to policy i.e. body fluids.
o Observes equipment function at each visit and reports any dysfunction immediately.
o Monitors patient area for safety hazards i.e. fire potential fall potentials.
Carries out basic infection control procedures.
o Proper hand washing techniques.
o Cleans patient supplies and equipment.
o Uses special precautions in care of patients with infectious diseases.
o Disposes of dressings and other waste according to protocol.
Accepts delegation from Clinical Supervisor and/or RN Case Manager.
o Uses communication tools effectively: phones and computers.
o Functions in a collaborative and respectful manner.
o Accurately takes and records temperature pulse respirations blood pressure and bowel movements as directed.
o Observes and reports patient status significant changes or issues related to patient or family/caregiver and care provided to the assigned RN / Case Manager.
o Completes all documentation in a timely manner according to protocol.
o Uses time wisely in respect of daily schedule.
Assumes responsibility for job development.
o Maintains up to date licensures required for job performance.
o Attends required education programs and attains minimum of twelve continuing education hours applicable to state regulation requirement (COMAR).
o Assists in orienting new employees.
o Stays informed of department/hospital events by reading minutes or attending staff meetings 100 of time.
o Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.
Providing homemaking and supportive assistance when needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to read and follow written instructions and to document care given.
If working for Hospice understanding of Hospice philosophy and is comfortable providing specialized care to the terminally ill.
Upon hire must be able to complete and maintain competency in: specified exercises and treatments prescribed by a provider for the patient Infection Control for the Home Care environment basic certified nursing assistant skills
Ability to work with little direct supervision.
Ability to stay calm and provide comfort flexibility and strength in stressful and highly emotional situations.
Minimum Education Training and Experience Required:
CNA certification from the Maryland Board of Nursing
Must possess and maintain current CPR certification.
1 year of experience working as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Must have a valid drivers license with a vehicle in good working order that is insured in accordance with state and organizational requirements.
Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY
Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your familys needs. Life insurance ShortTerm Income Replacement and LongTerm Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.
Pay is based on experience skills and education. If position is parttime salary will be prorated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. NonExempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid if applicable.
Hourly range: $19.00 $27.77
Employment Type
Full-Time
