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Job description
Home Health AideProvides direct patient care under the supervision of a nurse. Works collaboratively with the care team.Job Responsibilities:Greets and orients patients to home care bathing services.Fosters patient engagement by involving the patient and/or significant others in handoff.Creates positive patient experience by focusing on what matters most to the patient and visitor/s.Proactively meets patient needs and assures a safe environment through intentional rounding.Provides ongoing communication through regular updates to the patient-room care board.Promotes a Culture of Safety by mindfully integrating Error Prevention tools into daily routines.Contributes to the assessment of patients by collecting data for review by a nurse.Documents patient progress toward goals and ensures documentation is accurate, complete, specific, and timely.Assists nursing staff to identify physical, psychosocial, age-specific, and cultural considerations of each patient.Works with the nursing staff to provide personal care according to organizational standards and policies.Reports abnormal findings.May monitor tube system and handle medication in accordance with medication safe handling practice.May update diet orders and verifies tray deliveries meet diet requirements.May electronically transfer patients in and out of the unit including facilitation of direct admit process, completion of discharge in electronic medial record (EMR), assembling paper-lite chart, and assisting with patient bed placement.May arrange for patient transport services.May enter work orders and obtain supplies from materials.May enter staff assignments into Responder 5 System and verify staff have logged in and out of the system.Skills and Attributes:Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.Works under minimal supervision.Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Position Requirements:Work ExperienceNo experience requiredEducationHigh school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferredLicensure/Certification/RegistrationSRNA - Certified as State Registered Nurse Assistant in the state of Kentucky required upon hire ANDDriver - Valid driver's license and 21 years of age required upon hire ANDBLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this positionOrganizational Responsibilities:Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.Standard ADA Settings:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: (Clinical-Hospital)Standing: FrequentlyWalking: FrequentlySitting: OccasionallyLifting 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyLifting 25-75 lbs.: RarelyLifting over 75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyCarrying 25-75 lbs.: RarelyCarrying over 75 lbs.: RarelyPushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: FrequentlyPushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: FrequentlyClimbing: OccasionallyBending/Stooping: FrequentlyKneeling: OccasionallyCrouching/Crawling: OccasionallyReaching: FrequentlyTalking: FrequentlyHearing: FrequentlyRepetitive Foot/Leg Movements: RarelyRepetitive Hand/Arm Movements: FrequentlyKeyboard Data Entry: FrequentlyRunning: OccasionallyVision: Depth Perception: FrequentlyVision: Distinguish Color: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Far: FrequentlyVision: Seeing Near: FrequentlyHazardous Drug Risk Exposure:Risk Level: High-RiskOwensboro Health Core CommitmentsINTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.
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central city, KY, 42330, US
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