Certified Home Care Aid PT/FT, All Dayton Area*sign on bonus*
Home Care Aide
Dayton, Central Area's
Position information
Title: Home Care Aide
Facility: Fidelity Health Care
Accounting Unit Name:
Job Reports to: Home Care Aide Supervisor
Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values
The Premier Health Mission
We will build healthier communities with others who share our commitment to provide high-quality, cost-competitive health care services.
The Premier Health Vision
Patients, physicians, and employees will choose Premier Health over any other health care provider in Southwestern Ohio. We will earn their choice, and grow our market leadership by anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations.
§ Patients and their families will choose us for our quality outcomes and compassionate care at a competitive price.
§ Physicians will choose us as collaborative partners for our easy, efficient practice environment and with a shared passion for high-quality medical outcomes.
§ Our employees will choose us as a great place to work, learn and build a career.
The Premier Health Values
§ RESPECT each person’s dignity.
§ Act with INTEGRITY to do the right thing in all aspects of our responsibilities.
§ Serve with COMPASSION that embraces each individual’s concerns and hopes.
§ Commit to EXCELLENCE as measured to the highest level of performance.
Position Summary
General Summary/Responsibilities:
The Home Care Aide is a paraprofessional member of the health care team who works under the supervision of a licensed nurse to perform basic nursing tasks as assigned.
DIMENSIONS:
Assigned to cases by Scheduling or Supervisor.
Scope/Span of Control: N/A
Supervisory Responsibilities (if applicable)
Supervises FTEs:
Number of FTEs Supervised:
Exercises full management authority including performance reviews, discipline, termination and personnel hiring
Fiscal Responsibilities (if applicable)
Annual Revenue in Dollars:
Annual Expense in Dollars:
Financial Accountability:
Population Served
Age of Population Served - Choose all that apply
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Qualifications
Education
Minimum Level of
Education Required:
Additional requirements:
§ Type of degree:
§ Area of study or major:
§ Preferred educational qualifications:
§ Position specific testing requirement:
§ Required:
§ Must have completed the ninth grade
and be able to read, write and follow written instructions and document care
given.
§ Passport personal staff must have
obtained a high school diploma or completed GED equivalent
§ ESP or Elderly Services Program
staff must have obtained a high school diploma or completed GED equivalent.
Licensure/Certification/Registration
§
CNA or STNA
§ CPR Certification
Experience
Minimum
Level of Experience Required:
Prior
job title or occupational experience:
Prior specific functional
responsibilities:
Preferred
experience:
Other
experience requirements:
Knowledge/Skills
§
Must
also complete the written portion of the competency evaluation with a score of
70% or greater.
§
Agency
must complete competencies.
- Must display good physical
and emotional health and be capable of stooping, bending and lifting up
to 50 lbs. Should demonstrate good
personal hygiene.
- Must be self-directed with
the ability to work with little direct supervision and have the maturity
necessary for establishing and maintaining a good work relationship with
the patient, the patient's family and all other office personnel.
- Must have a sincere
interest in and sympathetic attitude toward caring for the sick and
disabled at home.
- Must meet all agency
personnel policies and have reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements & Working
Conditions
Physical
Requirements:
|
Pulling |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Standing |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Other
sounds |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
|
Twisting |
2 -
Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Reaching |
2 -
Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Visual Acuity Near |
3 -
Frequently (41% - 75%) |
|
Walking |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Manual
Dexterity |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Visual
Acuity Far |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
|
Sitting |
2 - Occasionally
(11% - 40%) |
Use both hands |
3 -
Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Vision Color |
2 -
Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
|
Pushing |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Talking |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Concentrating |
3 - Frequently (41% - 75%) |
|
Climbing |
1 - Rarely
(0% - 10%) |
Lifting <10 pounds |
3 -
Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Interpersonal Skills |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
|
Stooping |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Lifting
>10 pounds |
2 - Occasionally (11% - 40%) |
Reading |
4 - Consistently (76% - 100%) |
|
Kneeling |
1 - Rarely
(0% - 10%) |
Normal hearing both ears |
3 -
Frequently (41% - 75%) |
Thinking |
4 -
Consistently (76% - 100%) |
Working
Conditions:
1. General office environment.
2. Climate controlled environment.
3. May work some evenings and
weekend hours to complete projects or meet the needs of the department.
4. May be required to work overtime
as defined by the needs of the department.
Organizational Standards
§
Performs
total care or assists patients in all activities of daily living and personal
care such as, but not limited to, complete or partial bath, oral hygiene, hair
care, nail care, assistance with dressing and toileting and elimination.
§
Demonstrates
knowledge of skin care including prevention, monitoring and reporting.
§
Takes
and records accurately vital signs (temperature, pulse, respirations) and
reports changes to the RN.
§
Assists
patients with transfers, ambulation, exercises and use of assistive devices.
§
Demonstrates
knowledge of normal R.O.M. and positioning.
§
Meets
the safety needs of the patient and uses equipment safely and properly (i.e.,
assistive devices, oxygen and side rails).
Verbalizes and demonstrates knowledge of home safety and safely
assisting patients with medications.
§
Follows
all agency policies regarding infection control and employee safety.
§
Recognizes
patient's needs and attends to their requests in a prompt and organized
manner.
§
Maintains
a neat and orderly patient environment.
§
Utilizes
appropriate communication skills with the patient, the patient's family and
all agency personnel.
§
Prepares
nutritious meals within the patient's diet and assists patient with eating
when necessary. Demonstrates adequate
knowledge of therapeutic intake and output.
§
Completes
accurate records and carries out all assignments as requested. Is responsible for maintaining minimum
weekend on-call, holiday or other requirements established by the department.
§
Demonstrates
respect for patient property and maintains patient confidentiality.
§
Observes
basic elements of body functioning and reports changes to the RN.
§
Recognizes
emergencies and demonstrates knowledge of emergency procedures.
§
Demonstrates
reliability and is able to arrive on time to patient assignments, dressed and
groomed in a professional manner.
§
Performs
only under the supervision of an RN who has provided written instruction for
patient care (Care Plan). Participates
in ongoing development of the Plan of Treatment.
§
Understands
safety, equipment management and infection control.
§
JOB LIMITATIONS:
§
May
not receive orders from a physician.
§
Will
not administer medications or pre-fill insulin syringes, enemas (other than
Fleet), tube feedings or rectal suppositories.
§
May
not perform any sterile procedures or perform any intravenous procedures.
§
May
not perform procedures requiring the knowledge, training and skill of a
licensed nurse.
§
Is
not authorized to perform non-patient related housework without prior
authorization from supervisor.
Essential Duties & Functions
Essential
Duties & Functions:
Interacts
with family, other disciplines and administrative personnel. Travels within
agency service area
Other
Duties & Functions: