Job Summary and Responsibilities

The home health aide is a paraprofessional member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a registered nurse or therapist and performs various personal care services as necessary to meet the patient’s needs. The home health aide is responsible for observing patients, reporting these observations and documenting observations and care performed.

ESSENTIAL KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1.  Providing personal care including:
     A. Baths
     B. Back rubs
     C. Oral hygiene
     D. Shampoos
     E. Changing bed linen
     F. Assisting patients with dressing and undressing
     G. Skin care to prevent breakdown
     H. Assisting the patient with toileting activities
     I. Keeping patient’s living area clean and orderly, as appropriate
2.  Planning and preparing nutritious meals.
3.  Assisting in feeding the patient, if necessary.
4.  Taking and recording oral, rectal and auxiliary temperatures, pulse, respiration and blood pressure when ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
5.  Assisting in ambulation and exercise according to the plan of care.
6.  Performing range of motion and other simple procedures as an extensional therapy service as ordered (with appropriate completed/demonstrated skills competency).
7.  Assisting patient in the self-administration of medication.
8.  Doing patient’s laundry, as appropriate.
9.  Meeting safety needs of patients and using equipment safely and properly (foot stools, side rails, etc.).
10. Reporting on patient’s condition and significant changes to the assigned nurse.
11. Adhering to the Organization's documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.

Job Requirements

Certified Nursing Assistant: ND

Home Health Aide: ND, within 30 Days

Basic Life Support - CPR

Driver's License: ND

Auto Insurance

At least 18 years of age
Meets the training requirements in accordance with State and Federal laws
Self-directing with the ability to work with little direct supervision
Empathy for the needs of the ill, injured, frail and the impaired
Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene

Where You'll Work

HOME HEALTH AIDE - Home Health & Hospice...Your time at work should be fulfilling. Rewarding. Inspiring. That’s what you’ll find when you join CHI Home Health and Hospice. Experience the opportunity to provide compassionate, personalized care in the home.  Our skilled staff improve lives by providing care for our patients wherever they call home.  We are focused on caring for patients recovering from injuries, living with a chronic illness, and other medical needs. 

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards

Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.