Home Health Aide

Kanabec County; Mora (MN); In loco; USD 30.000 - 40.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

PTO (vacation, sick, personal leave)

12 paid holidays

Deferred Compensation Plans

Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Descrizione del lavoro

Kanabec County is seeking a part-time Home Health Aide in Mora, Minnesota. The role includes assisting clients with daily living tasks under the supervision of a registered nurse, maintaining client confidentiality, and ensuring a safe and healthy environment. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, possess a Home Health Aide Certification, and be CPR certified. Benefits include paid time off, holidays, and a retirement plan.

Competenze

• Applicant must be on the MDH Nursing Assistant Registry to qualify.
• Must be certified in CPR.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Mansioni

• Assist clients with tasks of daily living as directed by a registered nurse.
• Perform personal care and offer emotional support.
• Maintain client confidentiality and comply with HIPAA.

Conoscenze

Home Health Aide Certification

CPR Certification

Transportation

Communication

Formazione

High School diploma or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Deadline: Open until filled

Employment type: Part time, intermittent hours

Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Home Health Aide Certification
- Applicant must be on the MDH Nursing Assistant Registry to qualify
- CPR Certification
- Must have own transportation

Job Summary

The Home Health Aide is responsible for assisting clients with tasks of daily living as designated by the assignment sheet established by a registered nurse. The Home Health Aide will be supervised by a registered nurse and/or Nursing Supervisor. May also assist with Public Health Nurse Clinic providing foot care.

Responsibilities

1. Performs bathing, bedding, hair care, and other personal care as directed, under the supervision of the nurse.
2. Performs range of motion exercises, assists with ambulation and transfers with the use of equipment or assisting devices i.e. walkers, wheel chairs, hospital beds, etc., under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or physical therapist.
3. Assists the patient with activities of daily living including personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping activities.
4. Offers emotional support and promotes the patient’s alertness through conversation, reading, etc.
5. Performs clean dressing changes under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
6. Encourages patient and/or family to become as independent as possible within medically determined limitations.
7. Provide reminders to the patient for medication, under the direction of a Registered Nurse.
8. Reports any changes and/or concerns in the patient’s mental or physical condition to the Registered Nurse.
9. Requests the family to call the physician in the case of an emergency and if the family is not available the Home Health Aide must call the nurse for instructions.
10. Completes reports and records services rendered while in the home.
11. Maintains a healthy, safe environment and/or as a part of an interim plan to maintain the client unit in the home.
12. Maintain client confidentiality and be compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Miscellaneous

1. Participates in mandatory in-service programs for Home Health Aides and staff meetings.
2. Attends classes, seminars, etc., to maintain certification.
3. Maintains CPR certification.
4. Attends case conferences for team staffing regarding clients they service.
5. Assist in the response to Public Health emergencies as directed by the CHS Administrator/Public Health Director.
6. Performs other related duties as directed.

Benefits: Kanabec County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO (vacation, sick, personal leave), 12 paid holidays, Deferred Compensation Plans, Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).