**Description** PeaceHealth is seeking a Home Health Aide for a Part Time, 0.50 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $22.10 – $33.12. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc. **Job Summary** This position is responsible for performing personal care and household delegated tasks for home health/hospice patients and providing limited nursing care and therapy services to the patients under the clinical supervision of a registered nurse and may receive guidance from a physical therapist, occupational therapist or speech therapist as outlined in the Home Health Aide Care Plan. **Essential Functions** + Perform patient care duties/tasks as outlined on the patient specific home health/hospice care plan. + Perform basic technical skills which may include CPR, taking and recording vital signs, change non-sterile dressings, measuring and recording fluid intake/output and assist patient with taking oral medications as directed by the physician or nurse. + Assist patient with personal care which may including bathing, mouth and skin care, grooming and dressing, assistance with bed pans and/or urinal and eating and hydration. + Provide patients with help walking, exercising and moving in and out of bed. May assist with use of special equipment (i.e. walker, wheelchair, cane). + Assist with meal preparations and/or feeding, change bed linen and perform light housekeeping when outlined on the patient’s care plan. + Provide accurate, legible and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory, quality and Agency guidelines. + Takes prompt action in response to changes in patient’s health condition and notifies registered nurse/ therapist case manager and/or Patient Care Manager in a timely manner. + Provides services to a generally adult patient/caregiver population; and given area of clinical specialty, skills and training, may also provide services to pediatric population. + Effectively communicates with patients, caregivers, RN/therapist case manager, Patient Care Manager and other members of the inter/multidisciplinary team to assure an appropriate, quality and smooth flow of are/services for the patient through the care continuum. + For incorporation into the home care/hospice record, provides accurate, legible and timely clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory, quality and Agency guidelines. + Performs other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** **Education** + High School Diploma Preferred or equivalent **Experience** + Minimum of 2 years Required: CNA and or Home Health Aide experience in a nursing home, hospital or home care setting and + Preferred: Home Health experience or will orient to point of competency and + Required: Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs **Credentials** + Required : Certified Nurse Assistant - Oregon and + Required : Drivers License and proof of auto insurance and + Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support and **Skills** + Ability to care for patients in a wide variety of environments. (Required) + Cooperative working skills, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills. (Required) + Organized, flexible and able to function independently. (Required) + Basic computer and keyboarding skills. (Required) **Department / Location Specific Notes** Oregon – Sacred Heart Home Health Services: + Current CNA certification required at date of hire. Oregon – Peace Harbor Home Health: + Current CNA certification required at date of hire. **Working Conditions** Lifting + Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH). + Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures. + Push/Pull: Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts). + Perform hands on CPR at least 20 mins using 100-125 lbs. of force (National Assoc. of EMS Physicians and AHA) Frequency should be seldom or occasionally. + Ability to move around area with frequent sitting. + Bending/ stooping/ squatting/ reaching/ kneeling frequently. + Lifting (non-patient) up to 20 lbs. occasionally and 5 lbs. frequently. Environmental Conditions + Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles. + Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy environment. Mental/Visual + Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted). + Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information. PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program. See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) . For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws. REQNUMBER: 114174