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$1,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time!
The Home Health Aide performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs with the highest level of quality to promote comfort and observes the patient then documents and reports observations and care performed in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Care Management and Service Delivery
- Provides psychosocial support and personal care to the patient, including bathing (e.g. tub, shower, sponge, or bed bath), oral hygiene, hair care, shampooing, shaving, skin care, nail care, foot care, and dressing.
- Assists patient with mobility, including walking, transferring, turning, and positioning including the use of transfer devices such as the Hoyer lift and transfer board.
- Assists patient with prescribed exercises to which the patient and the aide have been trained.
- Assists with toileting needs, including assistance with bedpan, urinal, bedside commode, toilet use and incontinence care.
- Plans, shops, prepares, or assists with nutritious meals and prescribed diets, which includes the clean-up of kitchen area.
- Assists patients to self-administer medications. Verbally prompt or assist patients to respond to electronic medication reminder systems.
- Provides homemaking services, such as bed making, light housework, laundering, and errand running with patient/family’s agreement or accompanying patient to medical appointments as specified on the care plan.
- Performs other activities as assigned, which may include reading and recording temperature, pulse, and respiration, Foley catheter care, basic infection control procedures, and emergency procedures.
- Drives patients to and from appointments or other activities occasionally.
Administration and Reporting
- Observes, reports, and uses electronic medical record (EMR) system to document patient status and the care or service furnished.
All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) in good standing on the Ohio Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry required; or
- Successful completion of the Medicare competency evaluation program for home health aides.
Experience
- One year experience as a home health aide in a Medicare-certified home health or hospice agency preferred.
- Knowledgeable of home health aide practices and procedures preferred.
Other Requirements
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.
LOCATION INFORMATION
Ohio Living Village Home Health and Hospice in the Cincinnati area is a premier provider in Butler, Clermont, Clinton, Hamilton, Preble and Warren counties. Services include hospice and palliative care, private-duty home care, long-term nursing care, physical/speech/occupational therapies, home health aides, social work services, medication administration, wound care management, IV therapy and more. Most importantly, we’re a company that:
- chooses to operate as a faith-based, not-for-profit organization
- makes its mission the heart of our organization
- has a reputation for consistently exceeding the needs and expectations of those we serve
- provides an engaging, team-oriented workplace dedicated to career, family and faith
- commits to recognizing our employees for a job well done
We’re looking for people who:
- have a passion for helping people, solving problems and contributing to a positive work environment
- are excited about bringing their personal standards and ideals to work each day
- understand that HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job
Why work at Ohio Living Home Health & Hospice?
Depending on an employee’s status, they may benefit from:
- competitive wages
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403b retirement savings
- paid time off including your birthday
- training, continuing education, and education assistance
- pay advances up to $500
- the latest technology
- mileage reimbursement
- unlimited career opportunities
- and much more!
Who is Ohio Living?
