Home Health Aide - Home Health

$20 - $30/Yr

Peace Health - Florence, OR

Part-time - Entry Level

Florence, OR

Hospitals

About the position

PeaceHealth is seeking a Home Health Aide - Home Health for a Part Time, 0.50 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $20.86 - $30.96. 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. This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Responsibilities

• 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; 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 urinals; 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 care/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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma Preferred or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years Required: CNA and or Home Health Aide experience in a nursing home, hospital or home care setting
• Required: Certified Nurse Assistant - Oregon
• Required: Drivers License and proof of auto insurance
• Required Upon Hire: Basic Life Support
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs
• Ability to care for patients in a wide variety of environments
• Cooperative working skills, leadership skills, interpersonal skills, and communication skills
• Organized, flexible and able to function independently
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills

Nice-to-haves

• Home Health experience is preferred or will orient to point of competency

Benefits

• 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
• Expanded EAP and mental health program