Home Health Aide PRN

AdventHealth; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

AdventHealth is seeking a Home Health Aide PRN to provide personal health care services to patients in their homes. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a safe environment. Candidates should have relevant training and certifications, and be committed to delivering compassionate care.

Benefits

Career Development

Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources and Support

Qualifications

• Active American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Valid In State Drivers License and Car Insurance.
• Successful completion of Home Health Aide competency evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily living activities such as bathing and personal care.
• Help with meal preparation and grocery shopping.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation

Basic infection control procedures

Personal hygiene techniques

Safe transfer techniques

Education

Home Health Aide competency evaluation

Minimum of 90 hours of training

Job description

**Home Health Aide PRN – AdventHealth Home Health**

**All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:**

+ Career Development

+ Whole Person Wellbeing Resources

+ Mental Health Resources and Support

**Our promise to you:**

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that **together** we are even better.

**Schedule:** Per Diem

**Shift** : Day Shift 8am-5pm , PRN

**Location: In Homes covering Jackson and Clay Counties.**

**The role you’ll contribute:**

This position is accountable for assisting the health professional by providing personal health care services and assistance with activities of daily living to the patient as specifically identified in a written assignment and necessary for the accomplishment of patient care plan goals.

**The value you’ll bring to the team:**

+ Providing Home Health patients with assist in activities of daily living such as bathing and personal care.

+ Providing Home Health patients with assist in instrumental activities of daily living such as preparing meals, shopping for groceries or personal items, performing light or heavy housework, doing laundry, and using a telephone.

**The expertise and experience you’ll need to succeed** **:**

**Minimum qualifications:**

+ Active American Heart Association BLS

+ Valid In State Drivers License and Car Insurance

+ A minimum of ninety (90) hours of training including sixteen (16) hours of supervised practical training by a qualified RN covering the following areas:

+ Communication skills;

+ Observation, reporting and documentation of patient status and care or service rendered;

+ Reading and recording of TPR;

+ Basic infection control procedures;

+ Basic elements of body functioning and changes in body function that must be reported to the Registered Nurse or Supervisor;

+ Maintenance of clean, safe and healthy environment;

+ Emergencies and knowledge of emergency procedures;

+ Physical, emotional and developmental characteristics of the population served by the Department, including the need for respect for the patient, his privacy and his property;

+ Appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming, including:

+ Bed bath;

+ Sponge, tub or shower bath;

+ Shampoo, sink, tub or bed;

+ Nail and skin care

+ Oral hygiene; and

+ Toileting and elimination.

+ Safe transfer techniques and ambulation;

+ Normal range of motion and positioning;

+ Adequate nutrition and fluid intake; and

+ Other health-related topics or tasks pertinent to home health services.

+ Currently certified to practice as a Home Health Aide.

+ Successful completion of a Home Health Aide competency evaluation which addresses the following subject areas:

+ Observation, reporting and documentation of patient status and care or service rendered;

+ Reading and recording of TPR;

+ Basic infection control procedures;

+ Basic elements of body functioning and changes in body function that must be reported to the Registered Nurse or Supervisor;

+ Maintenance of clean and safe health environment;

+ Emergencies and knowledge of emergency procedures;

+ Physical, emotional and developmental characteristics of the population served by the Department, including the need for respect for the patient, his privacy and his property;

+ Appropriate and safe techniques in personal hygiene and grooming, including;

+ Bed bath;

+ Sponge, tub or shower bath;

+ Shampoo, sink, tub or bed;

+ Nail and skin care;

+ Oral hygiene; and

+ Toileting and elimination.

+ Safe transfer techniques and ambulation;

+ Normal range of motion and positioning;

+ Adequate nutrition and fluid intake; and

+ Other health-related topics or tasks pertinent to home health services.

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location.

**Category:** Home Care

**Organization:** AdventHealth Home Health

**Schedule:** Per Diem

**Shift:** 1 - Day

**Req ID:** 25018785

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.