HOME HEALTH AIDE

Independence Health System Greensburg, PA

Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with regulation, agency policies, procedures, protocols, and other professional standards of care. Demonstrate sound knowledge of all personal care skills and work within policy limitations. Perform or assist patient with activities of daily living. Complete patient care related activities within scheduled timeframe. Assist in the promotion of education coordination of patient care to improve patient outcomes by reinforcement and follow through of instructions provided by professional staff. Maintain a collaborative relationship with other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care. Communicate pertinent information to the supervising professional/supervisor and record in an accurate and timely manner any changes in patient status or behavior, or any unusual incidents observed. Report change in patient’s condition to the primary professional discipline, including the need to reassess the patient or change the plan of care; confer with the clinical staff when there is a need to contact the physician and when contact has been made. Participate in agency performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer service. Demonstrate leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the role of the home health aide. Demonstrate an ability to solve problems independently and seek assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate. Maintain accountability for actions taken. Effectively functions as a resource person. Act as a patient advocate. Perform effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students. Assist in maintaining/decreasing agency expenses. Assist in agency compliance with State, JCAHO, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies. Participate in preparations for inspections and surveys. Adhere to the infection control process, including universal precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections. Provide for patient safety in compliance with health system and agency policies. Utilize two forms of patient identification as appropriate. Involve the patient and or family in patient safety standards, processes, and education. Adjust to a variety of responsibilities, characterized by frequent changes nada dap to changes in workload or patient assignments, and meet agency productivity standards. Demonstrate understanding and acceptance of the Hospice [philosophy. Maintain a minimum of 12 hours of educational credits annually. Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with regulation, agency policies, procedures, protocols, and other professional standards of care. Demonstrate sound knowledge of all personal care skills and work within policy limitations. Assist in the promotion of education coordination of patient care to improve patient outcomes by reinforcement/follow through of instructions provided by the professional staff. Maintain a collaborative relationship with other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care. Communicate pertinent information to the supervising professional/supervisor and records in an accurate and timely manner any changes in patient status or behavior, or any unusual incidents observed. Report changes in patient’s condition to the primary professional discipline, including the need to reassess patient or change the plan of care; confer with the clinical staff wen there is a need to contact the physician and when contact has been made. Participate in agency performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer service. Demonstrate leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the role of the home health aide. Demonstrate an ability to solve problems independently and seek assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate. Maintain a minimum of 12 hours educational credits annually. Provide for patient safety in compliance with health system and agency policies. Involve the patient and or family in patient safety standards, processes and education. Adjust to a variety of responsibilities, characterized by frequent changes and adapt to changes in workload or patient assignments, and meet agency productivity standards. Demonstrate understanding and acceptance of the Hospice philosophy. Perform according to the established plan of care to enhance the quality of life of the terminally ill patient. Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings when able. Perform homemaking tasks as defined in the plan of care. Develop effective, supportive interaction with the dying patients and their significant others. Practice careful, efficient, and resourceful use of supplies. Assume responsibility for keeping informed by reviewing agency communications. Cognitive ability to function and concentrate on the essential and specialty functions of the job at a high level. Achieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing an essential or specialty function of the job. Ability to think and concentrate for an entire shift. Other duties as assigned. Competency and Experience [Knowledge, Skills and Abilities] Required Qualifications/Experience High School Diploma or GED. Completion of a Nurse Aide Program. Effective May 18, 2017 – must have attended at a minimum outside training program consisting of classroom and supervised practicum of a minimum of 75 hours (A minimum of 16 hours of classroom training must precede a minimum of 16 hours of supervised practical training as part of the 75 hours). One-year experience as a nurse aide/assistant in a healthcare facility or as a home health aide in a home care/hospice agency. Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice. Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience. Preferred Qualifications/Experience Nurse Aide Certification. Certification as Hospice/Palliative Care Nurse Aide; Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook. Experience in Healthcare setting. License, Certification & Clearances Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program. Act 33 with renewal Act 34 with renewal Act 73 FBI Clearance Valid Driver’s License (if out of state hire, the record report from applicable state driver’s license department is required) Position Type/Expected Hours of Work Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.). Travel may be expected locally between System locations. Equal Employment Opportunity Independence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Disclaimer This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Work Environment Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Extreme Heat X Extreme Cold X Heights X Confined Spaces X Extreme Noise(>85dB) X Mechanical Hazards X Use of Vibrating Tools X Operates Vehicle (company) X X Operates Heavy Equipment X Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices X X Rotates All Shifts X 8 Hours Shifts X X 10-12 Hours Shifts X On-Call X Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk) X X Travel Between Sites X X Direct Patient Care X X Respirator Protective Equipment X X Eye Protection X X Head Protection (hard hat) X Hearing Protection X Hand Protection X X Feet, Toe Protection X Boot chains Body Protection X X Latex Exposure X X Solvent Exposure X Paint (direct use) Exposure X Dust (sanding) Exposure X Ethylene Oxide Exposure X Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure X X Blood/Body Fluid Exposure X X Chemicals (direct use) Exposure X Mist Exposure X Wax Stripper (direct use) X Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure X Ionizing Radiation Exposure X Laser Exposure X Physical Demands When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Bending (Stooping) X X Sitting X X Walking X X Climbing Stairs X X Climbing Ladders X Standing X X Kneeling X X Squatting (Crouching) X X Twisting/Turning X X Keyboard/Computer Operation X X Gross Grasp X X Fine Finger Manipulation X X Hand/Arm Coordination X X Pushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) X 10# 20# 50# 50# Carry X 10# 10# Transfer/Push/Pull Patients X X Seeing Near w/Acuity X X Feeling (Sensation) X X Color Vision X X Hearing Clearly X X Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead X X Reaching Above Shoulder Level X X Reaching Forward X X Lifting Floor to Knuckle X 10# Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle X 50# 50# Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder X 10# 20# Lifting Shoulder to Overhead X 10# When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.

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