Home Health Aide
PeaceHealth
**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.
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