Certified Home Care Aid- FT

System Support; Kentucky; On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

System Support seeks a Certified Home Care Aide to support patients in Miami/Clark County and Central Montgomery County under licensed nurse supervision. The role requires high school completion, OBRA 87 competency, and preferred Home Care Aide certification. Responsibilities include basic nursing tasks and documenting care provided.

Required are CPR certification, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and reliable transportation. Experience 1–3 years in home care or similar settings is expected.

Qualifications

• High school completion or GED required.
• Preferred Home Care Aide Certificate.
• Must complete competency evaluation (OBRA 87) with 70% written score or higher.
• Must be physically able to stoop, bend and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must read, write, and follow written care instructions.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing tasks under the supervision of a licensed nurse.
• Assist with assigned patient care in home care settings.
• Document care given and communicate changes to supervisors.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School / GED

Home Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Certified Home Care Aide – Miami/Clark County and Central Montgomery County

About the Role

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.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED
• Additional requirements: Type of degree: N/A
• Area of study or major: N/A
• Preferred educational qualifications: Home Care Aide Certificate
• Position specific testing requirement: N/A
• 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: 1 - 3 years of job-related experience
• Prior job title or occupational experience: Must have completed a basic aide training program and possess a Certificate of Course Completion or have one year hospital or skilled nursing home experience. The basic aide training program must meet OBRA 87 requirements. Medicare, Medicaid, and Waiver aides must complete a two part competency evaluation. (Part 1 written, Part 2 demonstration of skills.) The score on the written portion must be at least 70% or greater. Private pay and Passport aides
• Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
• Preferred experience: N/A
• Other experience requirements: N/A

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.