Home Health Aide

Penn Medicine; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to deliver personalized care in a home setting. This role involves assisting patients with daily activities, implementing care plans, and ensuring accurate documentation. You will be part of a dedicated team focused on improving the lives of patients and their families. The position offers a supportive environment with comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Prepaid Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• CNA certification required with at least 1 year of experience.
• High School Diploma or GED is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with daily activities and personal care.
• Document care provided and communicate with healthcare team.
• Provide respite care and support to families.

Skills

Patient Care

CNA Certification

Communication Skills

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CNA Certification

Job description

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Job Title:

Home Health Aid (CNA Required)

Department:

Penn Care At Home Team 9

Location:

Southern Chester County

Hours/Shift:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, weekend and holiday rotation

Join Our Team as a Home Health Aide at Penn Medicine at Home!

Are you a dedicated and patient-focused Certified Nursing Assistant? Do you have a passion for providing compassionate care in a home setting? If so, we want you to join our team at Penn Medicine at Home (PMAH)!

About the Role:

As a Home Health Aide, you will play a crucial role in implementing personalized care plans, assisting patients with daily activities, and providing support to their families. You will perform home health or hospice visits within a designated service area and ensure timely and accurate documentation of patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with bathing, oral hygiene, and grooming.
• Prepare light meals and help patients with eating.
• Help patients with dressing and using the bathroom.
• Empty Foley catheter drainage bags and record the amount.
• Support patients with home exercise programs.
• Assist with walking and transferring from bed to chair.
• Reposition patients in bed for comfort.
• Perform household tasks essential to patient care.
• Assist with pre-poured medications.
• Provide respite care to relieve primary caregivers.
• Accurately document care provided according to standards.
• Complete assigned hours and communicate schedule changes.
• Verify and submit all activity sheets and reports.
• Report any unusual findings or changes in patient status.
• Facilitate communication between the family, RN Case Manager, and Scheduling Coordinator.
• Follow the written care plan and provide care as outlined.
• Review the biweekly care plan before each visit.
• Provide your own transportation to patient homes and meet state vehicle requirements.
• Attend annual in-services and complete at least 12 hours of continuing education each year.
• Understand and adhere to PMAH procedures and competencies.
• Have required credentials: Car Insurance, CNA certification (PA or NJ), or be a nursing student with a 3.0 GPA.
• Possess a High School Diploma or GED, with at least 1 year of recent experience as a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Apply today to become a part of the Penn Medicine at Home team!

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

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