Munson Healthcare Hospice is looking to fill the position of Home Health Aide. The position helps patients and their families find comfort and peace during the final phase of life while in their own home. Our dedicated teams tailor to each person's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs to their individual quality-of-life goals. Accredited by the Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP), Munson Healthcare Hospice meets national standards for care quality, operational management, health outcomes and more.
JOB SUMMARY
Provides direct care and assistance to patients with bathing, personal hygiene, ambulation, exercise, activities of daily living, medications, nutrition, environmental and personal care services to patients in their homes consistent with specific written instructions provided by professional case managers. Position requires comfort with electronic documentation and communication. Allows for flexibility in daily scheduling in a supportive team environment.
REQUIREMENTS
- High School or GED.
- Successful completion of Munson Home Care/Hospice's Aide Skills/ Competency Checklist and written Aide Competency Test after hire and prior to making independent home visits required.
- Documentation of successful completion of a 75-hour nurse aide training and competency program, or state approved CHA or CENA program preferred 6 months experience as an aide in a home care setting preferred.
- Valid Michigan Driver's License required.
- Meets Home Health and Medicare standards as evidenced by criminal background check and fingerprinting
- Possesses current Michigan motor vehicle license, ability to drive a car, an insured vehicle capable of transport to patient homes or other offices in various weather conditions.
- Demonstrates ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English. Able to follow written and verbal instructions and to document care provided per those instructions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Meets established productivity standards.
- Responsible for meeting 12 hours of continuing education requirements yearly.
- Provides care consistent with written instructions.
- Assists with personal hygiene.
- Assists with ambulation and exercise.
- Assists with ADLs and IADLs.
- Assists with medications that are ordinarily self-administered.
- Reports changes in the client's conditions and needs to the registered nurse.
- Provides nutritional support.
- Performs other related supportive tasks.
- Practices standard precautions.
- Provides environmental support as needed.
- With additional training may install and maintain Remote Patient Monitoring Units
- Complies with standard precautions, infection control and safety procedures.
- Employees with e-mail are required to maintain proficiency in the basic functions of the program and are also required to regularly check email and keep calendars up to date.
- Attends huddles and team meetings as assigned
REPORTING
Reports to the clinical supervisor or manager. In addition, may receive direction/assignments from service coordinator, registered nurses, physical, speech and/or occupational therapist, other home health management staff, when appropriate.
Works primarily with patients and their families/friends but also works interdependently with other members of the home health team.
