Home Health Aide - Multiple Locations

Roper St. Francis Healthcare; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Home Health Aide to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on providing essential personal care to clients, assisting with daily activities, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in patient care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under varying conditions. Join a forward-thinking organization that values your contributions and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and educational assistance. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance with AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required with Nursing Assistant certification.
• 1+ year experience in a healthcare setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities.
• Document services provided and assist with telemonitoring program.

Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Proper Body Mechanics

Infection Control Measures

Vital Sign Assessment

Clerical Procedures

Patient Care Techniques

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Nursing Assistant Course Certification

Tools

Durable Medical Equipment

Office Equipment

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Work Shift: Days (United States of America)

This position may cover the tri-county (Berkeley, Charleston, & Dorchester) area.

HOURS: 8:00am - 5:00pm

Job Summary

The Home Health Aide's primary function is to provide personal care to clients and assist with activities of daily living, simple meal preparation, non-sterile wound care, and rehabilitation exercises. The Home Health Aide provides care under the direction of the licensed professional staff member and is responsible for documentation of services provided. The Home Health Aide may assist the agency with the telemonitoring program by installing, removing, and cleaning of equipment as the need arises.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or GED. Successful completion of a Nursing Assistant Course with certification.

Experience: Work experience in a health care-related setting dealing with patients for at least one year is required. Must have completed a Nursing Assistant Program.

Licensure/Certification: Current certification as a Nursing Assistant required. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

Knowledge/Skills: Demonstrated knowledge in proper body mechanics, infection control measures, vital sign assessment, and use of durable medical equipment to include hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, etc. Knowledge of clerical procedures and medical terminology. Skill in English grammar and spelling. Neat, legible handwriting. Excellent communication skills. Ability to use office equipment. Knowledge of patient care tasks and techniques to provide nurse aide care. Ability to report changes in the patient's condition to the professional nurse. Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment. Competency and skills assessment demonstration is required.

Other: Must have a valid South Carolina driver's license with a good driving record. Must have a means of transportation.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, lifting/moving patients, and use of finger/hand dexterity. Intermittent lifting, moving, or carrying up to 50 lbs. Frequent driving. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue. Possible exposure to infectious materials, communicable diseases, and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, or irregular hours. May be required to take call and/or work weekends/holidays based on the needs of the department.

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.