Home Health Aide - Columbus

Our Hospice; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Hospice is seeking Home Health Aides (HHA) to visit patients in their homes in the Columbus area. You will work with an RN Case Manager on a caseload, visiting patients in the community. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with some flexibility.

The role emphasizes compassionate, non-skilled nursing support to guide patients and families through their care pathway. The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, is a licensed HHA or CNA in Indiana, can travel in their

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Licensed Home Health Aide (HHA) or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in Indiana
• Ability to travel using own vehicle
• Valid Indiana driver's license and car insurance

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care in patients' homes or facilities per HHA assignment
• Assist patients with daily hygiene activities
• Observe and report patient conditions to nursing staff
• Complete patient records accurately in medical systems
• Maintain a clean, healthy home environment for patients
• Attend interdisciplinary group meetings and in-services as requested
• Possess willingness to engage in in-service education
• Assist in lifting patients for routine hygiene as needed

Skills

Travel capability

Patient care

Education

GED or high school diploma

HHA or CNA in Indiana

Job description

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Home Health Aide - Columbus

FTH Columbus, IN, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1016

Salary Range: $20.00 To $21.50 Annually

Our Hospice is looking for Home Health Aides (HHA) for our home side patients. This person works with a caseload of patients alongside a RN Case Manager. Our patients and families are in the most important time of their life and need non-skilled nursing to help navigate their pathway. In this position, every day is a little different and you are on the go visiting patients in your community. This role will work Monday-Friday, no holidays or weekends. The hours are 8 am - 4:30 pm, with some flexibility.

An HHA at Our Hospice Will:

• Provide routine patient care in the patient’s home or long term care facility per the Home Health Aide assignment in an exemplary manner, providing comfort, care, and compassion to patients and families.
• Assist the patient with daily hygiene activities (including, but not limited to: helping patients to shower, change clothing, shave, and toilet).
• Observe patients and reports observations and concerns to the primary care nurse and/or Patient Care Coordinator, Nurse Facilitator or Manager of Inpatient and Bartholomew.
• Complete patient records accurately in Home Care Home Base (HCHB) and on a timely basis.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, healthful environment for the patient.
• Attend and participates in Interdisciplinary Group meetings, in-services, and staff meetings as requested.
• Participate in a minimum of twelve (12) hours in-service education per year.
• Be willing and able to lift patients for routine hygiene as needed

What an HHA at Our Hospice Needs:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Licensed Home Health Aide (HHA) or Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) in the State of Indiana
• Interest and ability in providing patient care in homes and facilities
• Ability to travel via your own vehicle
• Valid Indiana Driver’s License and car insurance

Salary Range:$20/hr - $21.50/hr plus mileage

Our Hospice employees are eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)