Hospice Home Health Aide

Valir Health; Kingfisher (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Valir Hospice in Kingfisher, OK is seeking a dedicated Home Health Aide to provide compassionate patient care, ensuring safety and comfort during visits. You will document changes, support families, and coordinate with RN Case Manager and healthcare team.

Qualifications include HHA certification, CPR, and high school diploma; prior long-term care experience preferred. The role requires up to 25% travel and occasional weekend on-call duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current Home Health Aide certification.
• Valid CPR Certification.
• Certified to pass Home Health Aide Competency Test.
• 1 year of Home Health Aide or LTCF experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care, ensuring patient safety and comfort, according to the Home Health Aide assignment form.
• Reports and records any changes in condition or behavior of the patient.
• Adapts to changes in workload or patient assignments without interference to patient care.
• Responsible for completion of assignments, maintaining quality work.
• Establishes good rapport with patients and families, respecting patients rights to privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Accurately communicates in writing through utilization of appropriate charting methods, and turns in all paperwork on time.
• Provides support to patients and families in a courteous manner.
• Performs routine duties without physical supervision.
• Accurately communicates patients information to the RN Case Manager, LPN and/or Assistant Director of Clinical Services.
• Assists in maintaining equipment assigned to patient care, and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

MS Office proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Home Health Aide certification

CPR Certification

Home Health Aide Competency Test

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Valir Hospice - Kingfisher - Kingfisher, OK 73750Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 2 Year DegreeTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: AnyJob Category: Health CareThis position will service the Kingfisher, Enid, Fairview, and surrounding areas. Shift is M-F, 8a-5p. One on-call weekend shift per month.

Valir Hospice provides terminally ill patients and their families with customized medical care and pain management, as well as emotional and spiritual support. At Valir Hospice our team is committed to the belief that each of us has the right to die free of pain and with dignity. We’re a family of dedicated professionals who care for terminally ill patients using individualized pain and symptom-management plans to enhance the patient’s quality of life. Our hospice professionals are dedicated to providing patients with the compassion and care they deserve.

Valir Hospice provides terminally ill patients and their families with customized medical care and pain management, as well as emotional and spiritual support. At Valir Hospice our team is committed to the belief that each of us has the right to die free of pain and with dignity. We’re a family of dedicated professionals who care for terminally ill patients using individualized pain and symptom-management plans to enhance the patient’s quality of life. Our hospice professionals are dedicated to providing patients with the compassion and care they deserve.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay, retention and referral bonuses
• Outstanding Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and a paid day off for your birthday
• 401K Company match on day one
• Company paid life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Recognition

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides patient care, ensuring patient safety and comfort, according to the Home Health Aide assignment form.
• Reports and records any changes in condition or behavior of the patient.
• Adapts to changes in workload or patient assignments without interference to patient care.
• Responsible for completion of assignments, maintaining quality work.
• Establishes good rapport with patients and families, respecting patients rights to privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Accurately communicates in writing through utilization of appropriate charting methods, and turns in all paperwork on time.
• Provides support to patients and families in a courteous manner.
• Performs routine duties without physical supervision.
• Accurately communicates patients information to the RN Case Manager, LPN and/or Assistant Director of Clinical Services.
• Assists in maintaining equipment assigned to patient care, and reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate personnel.
• Any and all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QualificationsRequired Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education, Licenses, Certifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma, or GED equivalent.
• Current Home Health Aide certification.
• Valid CPR Certification.
• Certified to pass Home Health Aide Competency Test.
• 1 year of Home Health Aide or LTCF experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

(Subject to Reasonable Accommodation)

• Ability to speak, hear, and read English.
• Lift up to 20 lbs. from floor to 36, and from 36 to 64. (Occasional)
• Sitting. (Occasional)
• Walk up to .25 miles. (Occasional)
• Stand. (Occasional)
• Sustained forward bending/sitting. (Occasional)
• Repetitive Squat. (Occasional)
• Push/Pull up to 75 lbs. of force at 36. (Occasional)
• Kneel. (Occasional)
• Full body range of motion. (Constant)
• Grasp of various sizes and weights up to 50 lbs. (Constant)
• Sustained squat. (Occasional)
• Balance in walking, standing, carrying, and moving patients and equipment, etc. (Constant)