Home Health and Hospice Aide PRN/As Needed

Job Description

Under the direction of the RN or Rehab Therapist, the Homecare Assistant performs various basic patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, physical needs, and comfort of patient in the home setting at the level specified in the plan of treatment.

The Homecare Aide prioritizes and delivers basic patient care which may include toileting, bathing, linen and clothing changes, fresh water and ice, ambulating, comfort measures, and other patient needs.

Unlike a patient care aide in a hospital or clinic, the Homecare Aide requires a current driver’s license, insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record to travel to deliver care where needed in a safe and timely fashion.

Job Essentials

Coordinates schedule with appropriate staff, patients / family members and makes assigned visits on time.

Keeps an accurate record of time and mileage.

Maintains accessibility during assigned schedule.

Follows aide delegation plan, performs assigned duties within scope of practice, and performs specialized procedures with skill validation

and according to regulatory standards.

Fosters a safe environment by complying with safety policies (, infection control, lifting & transferring, disasters, etc.).

Takes appropriate action in an emergency.

Appropriately documents patient care provided during visits in a timely and accurate manner.

Effectively communicates to the patient what care is being given.

Reports significant care concerns or safe environment issues to the Case Manager / Agency before leaving the home.

Reports other general care concerns to the Case Manager / Agency before completing the shift.

Observes, reports, and records (point of care charting) the response to the plan of treatment and transfers charting within 24 hours.

Connects to the Internet to transfer data twice a day or commutes to the office twice a day to transfer data.

Hours : PRN / As Needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Current CNA Certification in the state of Utah.
• Current driver’s license, insurance, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record.
• Basic Life Support Certification for healthcare providers.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to access the Internet or a phone line to transfer patient files twice a day.
• Ability to transfer and position patients independently and safely.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using a computer including data entry or patient charting.
• Experience working in home health or hospice.

Physical Requirements :

Physical Requirements

Anticipated job posting close date :

09 / 17 / 2024

Location : Homecare - St George

Homecare - St George

Work City : St George

St George

Work State : Utah

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$ - $

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