Certified Home Care Aid- FT

Premier Health; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Health is seeking a Certified Home Care Aide in Springfield, Ohio. The role is full-time and involves working under a licensed nurse to perform basic nursing tasks as assigned.

Assigned to cases by Scheduling or Supervisor, the aide must meet education requirements including a High School diploma or GED and/or Home Care Aide Certificate, with CNA/STNA and CPR certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level of Education Required: High School completion / GED.
• Additional requirements: Home Care Aide Certificate.
• Must be able to read, write and follow written instructions and document care given.
• Certification: CNA or STNA not required but CPR Certification may be listed.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a licensed nurse, perform basic nursing tasks as assigned.
• Assigned to cases by Scheduling or Supervisor.

Skills

Reading and writing

Communication skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Education

High School diploma or GED

Home Care Aide Certificate

Job description

Certified Home Care Aide

Springfield, Ohio

Fulltime

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.

FIDRNOCT

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
Required:
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.