• Job Description

  Req#: 9329

  Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

  Agency: Baptist Health Home Care - New Albany, Indiana

  Schedule: Part-Time, 3 Weekdays per Week, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

  Territory: Aides will work in Scott, Washington, Clark, Floyd, Crawford, and Harrison counties, and the surrounding areas

  Requirement: Applicants must hold an active Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification issued by the state of Indiana at the time of application

  SUMMARY:

  The Home Health Aide (HHA) is an essential member of the home care team who works under the supervision of a nurse within specified geographical territory. The HHA provides compassionate support with activities of daily living and basic personal care needs while ensuring a safe, comfortable living environment. The HHA effectively communicates and documents any changes in patient conditions to the registered nurse or supervisor and maintains positive relationships. The Company adopts the home health aide scope of practice as outlined by the state for its HHA personnel. The HHA/Bath Aide is responsible for any and all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.

  QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

  • High school diploma or equivalent.

  • State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) or 75-hour nurse aide training (CNA).

  • One year of experience as a nurse aide in a hospital, nursing home, home care agency, or a private setting under the direct supervision of a RN, which can be verified.

  • Completion of skills competency test with 80% or higher score.

  • Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.

  • Ability to remain calm, have patience and be accommodating. Compassionate and caring while working with patients.

  • Ability to follow directions and work as a team member.

  • Must be observant and detail oriented.

  • Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

  MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Performs personal care including but not limited to: bathing, grooming, skin care, toileting, and oral hygiene

  • Light housekeeping after completion of personal care, as applicable

  • Preparation of meals and assists with laundry as needed

  • Assists patients as needed with lifting and transferring

  • Performs simple exercises as an extension of therapy services such as: ambulation and range of motion

  • Maintains good relationships with the patient, the patient’s family, and staff

  • Ensures the living environment is healthy and safe

  • Reports any changes to the patient’s medical and living conditions to the supervisor or the case manager

  • Completes documentation appropriately and timely

  • Understands and practices agency policies and procedures

  • Communicates changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisor

  • Follows all legal rules and regulations

  • Maintains 12 hours of in-services each calendar year

  • Attends mandatory in-services

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.

  • Capable of all physical demands of lifting, transferring and bathing a physically dependent individual.

  • Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.

  • Documents all aspects of subsequent care visits within 24 hours of visit. Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.

  Specialized Skills: Follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a home health aide per state of employment.

  HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS:

  Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

  Constantly (66%-100%):
  Reading, Speaking, Writing English
  Communications Skills
  Computer/PDA Usage
  Walking
  Bending
  Standing
  Stretching/Reaching
  Stooping (bend at waist)
  Hand/finger dexterity
  Hearing/Seeing
  Hearing in person
  Hearing on the phone
  Talking in person
  Talking on the phone
  Vision for close work

  Frequently (34%-66%)
  Sitting
  Driving
  Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
  Climbing
  Distinguish smell/taste

  Occasionally (2%-33%)
  N/A

  Rarely (1% or less)
  N/A

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  We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!

  This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• About the company

  Summa St. Thomas Hospital is an orthopedic and psychiatric hospital located in Akron, Ohio.

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