About this opportunity
Excela Health lists this HOME HEALTH AIDE opportunity in greensburg, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
nnnDeliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with regulation, agency policies, procedures, protocols, and other professional standards of care.
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nnDemonstrate sound knowledge of all personal care skills and work within policy limitations.
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nnPerform or assist patient with activities of daily living.
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nnComplete patient care related activities within scheduled timeframe.
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nnAssist in the promotion of education coordination of patient care to improve patient outcomes by reinforcement and follow through of instructions provided by professional staff.
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nnMaintain a collaborative relationship with other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.
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nnCommunicate pertinent information to the supervising professional/supervisor and record in an accurate and timely manner any changes in patient status or behavior, or any unusual incidents observed.
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nnReport change in patient’s condition to the primary professional discipline, including the need to reassess the patient or change the plan of care; confer with the clinical staff when there is a need to contact the physician and when contact has been made.
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nnParticipate in agency performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer service.
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nnDemonstrate leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the role of the home health aide.
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nnDemonstrate an ability to solve problems independently and seek assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
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nnMaintain accountability for actions taken.
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nnEffectively functions as a resource person.
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nnAct as a patient advocate.
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nnPerform effectively in the role of preceptor/mentor to new hires and/or students.
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nnAssist in maintaining/decreasing agency expenses.
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nnAssist in agency compliance with State, JCAHO, OSHA, and other regulatory agencies.
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nnParticipate in preparations for inspections and surveys.
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nnAdhere to the infection control process, including universal precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections.
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nnProvide for patient safety in compliance with health system and agency policies.
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nnUtilize two forms of patient identification as appropriate.
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nnInvolve the patient and or family in patient safety standards, processes, and education.
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nnAdjust to a variety of responsibilities, characterized by frequent changes nada dap to changes in workload or patient assignments, and meet agency productivity standards.
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nnDemonstrate understanding and acceptance of the Hospice (philosophy.
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nnMaintain a minimum of 12 hours of educational credits annually.
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nnDeliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with regulation, agency policies, procedures, protocols, and other professional standards of care.
n
nnDemonstrate sound knowledge of all personal care skills and work within policy limitations.
n
nnAssist in the promotion of education coordination of patient care to improve patient outcomes by reinforcement/follow through of instructions provided by the professional staff.
n
nnMaintain a collaborative relationship with other health care providers to achieve desired patient outcomes and assure a continuous flow of patient care.
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nnCommunicate pertinent information to the supervising professional/supervisor and records in an accurate and timely manner any changes in patient status or behavior, or any unusual incidents observed.
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nnReport changes in patient’s condition to the primary professional discipline, including the need to reassess patient or change the plan of care; confer with the clinical staff wen there is a need to contact the physician and when contact has been made.
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nnParticipate in agency performance improvement activities designed to enhance the quality of patient care and customer service.
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nnDemonstrate leadership by utilizing the behaviors inherent to the role of the home health aide.
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nnDemonstrate an ability to solve problems independently and seek assistance from immediate supervisor when appropriate.
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nnMaintain a minimum of 12 hours educational credits annually.
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nnProvide for patient safety in compliance with health system and agency policies.
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nnInvolve the patient and or family in patient safety standards, processes and education.
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nnAdjust to a variety of responsibilities, characterized by frequent changes and adapt to changes in workload or patient assignments, and meet agency productivity standards.
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nnDemonstrate understanding and acceptance of the Hospice philosophy.
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nnPerform according to the established plan of care to enhance the quality of life of the terminally ill patient.
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nnParticipate in interdisciplinary team meetings when able.
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nnPerform homemaking tasks as defined in the plan of care.
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nnDevelop effective, supportive interaction with the dying patients and their significant others.
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nnPractice careful, efficient, and resourceful use of supplies.
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nnAssume responsibility for keeping informed by reviewing agency communications.
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nnCognitive ability to function and concentrate on the essential and specialty functions of the job at a high level.
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nnAchieves thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing an essential or specialty function of the job.
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nnAbility to think and concentrate for an entire shift.
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nnOther duties as assigned.
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n nCompetency and Experience (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
nRequired Qualifications/Experience
nnnHigh School Diploma or GED.
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nnCompletion of a Nurse Aide Program.
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nnEffective May 18, 2017 – must have attended at a minimum outside training program consisting of classroom and supervised practicum of a minimum of 75 hours (A minimum of 16 hours of classroom training must precede a minimum of 16 hours of supervised practical training as part of the 75 hours).
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nnOne-year experience as a nurse aide/assistant in a healthcare facility or as a home health aide in a home care/hospice agency.
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nnStrong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
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nnStrong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
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n nPreferred Qualifications/Experience
nnnNurse Aide Certification.
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nnCertification as Hospice/Palliative Care Nurse Aide; Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
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nnExperience in Healthcare setting.
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n nLicense, Certification & Clearances
nnnCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
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nnAct 33 with renewal
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nnAct 34 with renewal
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nnAct 73 FBI Clearance
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nnValid Driver’s License (if out of state hire, the record report from applicable state driver’s license department is required)
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n nPosition Type/Expected Hours of Work
nnnIncumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).
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nnTravel may be expected locally between System locations.
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n nEqual Employment Opportunity
nIndependence Health and its affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. It is their policy to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. Independence Health and its affiliated companies will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
nDisclaimer
nThis job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Moreover, duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
nWork Environment
nEffective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
nWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
nEssential – Absolute Necessity.
nMarginal – Minimal Necessity.
nConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
nFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
nOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
nRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
nPhysical Condition
nEssential
nMarginal
nConstantly
nFrequently
nOccasionally
nRarely
nNever
nExtreme Heat
nX
nExtreme Cold
nX
nHeights
nX
nConfined Spaces
nX
nExtreme Noise(>85dB)
nX
nMechanical Hazards
nX
nUse of Vibrating Tools
nX
nOperates Vehicle (company)
n Xnnnnnnnn XnnOperates Heavy Equipment
nX
nUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices
nX
nX
nRotates All Shifts
nX
n8 Hours Shifts
nX
nX
n10-12 Hours Shifts
nX
nOn-Call
nX
nOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hr/wk)
n XnnX
nTravel Between Sites
n XnnX
nDirect Patient Care
nX
nX
nRespirator Protective Equipment
n XnnX
nEye Protection
nX
nX
nHead Protection (hard hat)
nX
nHearing Protection
nX
nHand Protection
nX
n XnnFeet, Toe Protection
nX
nBoot chains
nBody Protection
n XnnX
nLatex Exposure
n Xnnnnnnnnnnnn XnnSolvent Exposure
nX
nPaint (direct use) Exposure
nX
nDust (sanding) Exposure
nX
nEthylene Oxide Exposure
nXnnCytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure
nX
nX
nBlood/Body Fluid Exposure
nX
nX
nChemicals (direct use) Exposure
nX
nMist Exposure
nX
nWax Stripper (direct use)
nX
nNon-Ionizing Radiation Exposure
nX
nIonizing Radiation Exposure
nXnnLaser Exposure
nXnnPhysical Demands
nWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
nEssential – Absolute Necessity.
nMarginal – Minimal Necessity.
nConstantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
nFrequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
nOccasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
nRarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift.
nPhysical Condition
nEssential
nMarginal
nConstantly
nFrequently
nOccasionally
nRarely
nNever
nBending (Stooping)
nX
n XnnSitting
n XnnX
nWalking
n Xnnnnnnnnnnnn XnnClimbing Stairs
n XnnX
nClimbing Ladders
nX
nStanding
n XnnX
nKneeling
n XnnX
nSquatting (Crouching)
n XnnX
nTwisting/Turning
n XnnX
nKeyboard/Computer Operation
n XnnX
nGross Grasp
n XnnX
nFine Finger Manipulation
n XnnX
nHand/Arm Coordination
n XnnX
nPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force)
n Xnn10#
n20#
n50#
n50#
nCarry
n Xnn10#
n10#
nTransfer/Push/Pull Patients
n XnnX
nSeeing Near w/Acuity
n XnnX
nFeeling (Sensation)
n XnnX
nColor Vision
nX
nX
nHearing Clearly
n XnnX
nPulling/Pushing Objects Overhead
nX
nX
nReaching Above Shoulder Level
nX
nX
nReaching Forward
nX
nX
nLifting Floor to Knuckle
n Xnn10#
nLifting Seat Pan to Knuckle
n Xnn50#
n50#
nLifting Knuckle to Shoulder
n Xnn10#
n20#
nLifting Shoulder to Overhead
n Xnn10#
nWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
nEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
nThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights ( notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
greensburg, PA, 15605, US
Who can apply
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