Part-time Home Health Aide

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

GOEBEL FIXTURE COMPANY is seeking a Home Health Aide to work under RN supervision in home settings. The role involves monitoring health conditions, providing ADLs support, and adhering to PACE guidelines and training protocols.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and CNA I certification with NC DHHS, plus at least 1 year experience with aging populations; a valid NC driver’s license and vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Must be listed as CNA I with NC DHHS with no substantiated findings.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic personal care and ADLs.
• Assist with nursing care and meals.
• Document observations and care provided.
• Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) for 24-hour care delivery.

Skills

Teamwork

English fluency

Education

High school degree

CNA I certification (NC DHHS)

Job description

• Employee Type Non Exempt PT

Job Title: Home Health Aide

Supervisor: Home Care Director

Positions Supervised: None

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Part-time (20 hours/week)

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the Home Health Aide provides home health care services to PACE Participants. Home Health aides will adhere to PACE Home Health guidelines per training protocols, policies and procedures. Duties in the home include but are not limited to the monitoring and documentation of the Participant’s health condition, providing in-home support and assisting with their activities of daily living (ADL’s) .

Requirements

Specifications

Education and Special Training: High school degree, or equivalent; Currently listed as a Nursing Assistant (NA) I with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) with no substantiated findings of neglect, abuse, or misappropriation of resident’s property in a nursing home;

Experience: At least 1 year of experience with aging, frail elderly; 6 months clinical experience as a Nursing Technician, Nursing Assistant, Corpsman or Emergency Medical Technician.

Licensure, Registry or Certification Required: Certificate from an approved CNA training program; listed as a CNA I with the NC DHHS; Valid NC driver’s license and vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must be able to work effectively in a team environment. Act only within the scope of his or her authority to practice. Meet a standardized set of competencies for the specific position description established by PACE of Guilford and Rockingham Counties and approved by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid before working independently.

With or without reasonable accommodations: Ability to bend and or stoop frequently; Have independent mobility in order to climb stairs and walk distances; Lift and position patients of all weights and heights utilizing correct body mechanics; Lift and carry pieces of durable medical equipment; Lift and transport at least 50 pounds during the course of providing care, treatment and/ or services; Utilize correct body mechanics to transfer, lift, and position participants; Read, write, and speak in English; Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; Ability to clearly see medical records and various documents; Communicate via telephone; Hear blood pressures and spoken communication; Ability to perform repetitive hand/wrist movements.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides basic personal care assistance and assistance with other activities of daily living to assigned participants.
• Provides assistance with nursing care, restorative therapies, activities and meals across care settings.
• Documents observations, treatments, procedures, nursing care and participant activities appropriately.
• Works with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) on coordination of 24-hour care delivery.
• Communicates effectively with participants, families, staff, and other departments and agencies.
• Works effectively in a team setting.
• Protects Pace of the Triad by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
• Participants as a member of the IDT and takes part in participant care planning. Communicates any changes in participant condition to other team members.
• Attends staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned to include working as dedicated CNA in the Adult Day Health Center.

Tasks with potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens include, but are not limited to the following:

1. Assisting with mouth care
2. Assisting with care of non-intact skin
3. Assisting incontinent participants with personal care
4. Administering an enema
5. Shaving participants

Demonstrates knowledge of and supports PACE mission, vision, values, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

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