Home Health Technician

Black Women's Mental Health Institute; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Women's Mental Health Institute is seeking a Home Health Tech to support in-home patient care. You will assist nurses and therapists by measuring vital signs, providing personal care, and setting up home care equipment.

Documentation in electronic health records and clear communication to the care team are essential. You will collaborate across disciplines to follow individualized care plans and contribute to improved health outcomes, upholding our values of innovation, teamwork, and

Qualifications

• Strong patient care skills.
• Attention to detail for documentation.
• Effective communication with patients and team.
• Ability to support safe mobility for clients.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment.

Responsibilities

• Measure and record vital signs.
• Provide personal care and support safe mobility within the home.
• Set up, maintain, and properly use home care equipment.
• Document patient care accurately in electronic health records.
• Communicate patient status changes to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and other team members to follow individualized care plans.
• Contribute to improved health outcomes while upholding values of innovation, teamwork, and excellence.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation accuracy

Effective communication

Safe mobility support

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Job description

Home Health Tech supports in-home patient care by assisting nurses and therapists with essential tasks that promote safety, comfort, and independence.

• Measure and record vital signs and assist with basic treatments.
• Provide personal care and support safe mobility within the home.
• Set up, maintain, and properly use home care equipment.
• Document patient care accurately in electronic health records.
• Communicate patient status changes to the interdisciplinary care team.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, therapists, and other team members to follow individualized care plans.
• Contribute to improved health outcomes while upholding values of innovation, teamwork, and excellence.

Key Qualifications & Skills: strong patient care skills, attention to detail for documentation, effective communication, safe mobility support, and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment.