About this opportunity
Bethesda Health and Housing lists this Home Health Aide opportunity in willmar, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Bethesda At Home Home Health Aide/HomemakerJob Summary: The Home Health Aide/Homemaker is responsible for providing personal care and designated health related services designed to maintain the client's physical and emotional well-being. In addition to aiding with light housekeeping duties to assigned clients.Job Relationships:Reports to: Home Health DirectorSecondary Reports to: RN Case ManagersInternal Relationships: Home Health Aides, and other HomemakersExternal Contacts: Clients and Family MembersHours of Work: As assigned Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Other hours as directed and able. Must be flexible.Dress Code: Bethda branded scrubs and name badge.Essential Requirements of Work: (Minimum qualifications necessary to function at full productivity.)Education: High school graduate or equivalent. Home health aide/homemaking-Successful completion of an approved competency evaluation. Hospice aid: Approved Certified Nursing Assistant program with competency evaluation or equivalent.Experience: Previous health related experience desirable.Personal: Ability to foster independence, self-respect and self-worth in each client by consistent understanding and kindness.Proficient in basic communication skills.Must be able to read and understand instructions.Must write legibly.Must follow oral and written directions consistently.Valid driver's license, vehicle, and proof of insurance.Job Knowledge: Must have knowledge of personal cares.Must have knowledge of housekeeping, laundry, meal preparation, and shoppingPhysical Demands of the Job:Frequent walking, standing, twisting, bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling.Occasional squatting, kneeling, sitting and reaching above shoulder level.Lift weights 20 to 40 pounds frequently.Lift weights to 50 pounds occasionally.Transfers clients with weight bearing abilities weighing up to 250 poundsPrinciple Job Responsibilities:Responsibility: Assist and perform tasks to provide personal care as assigned by RN Case Manager and/or through client care plan. Perform light housekeeping tasks to maintain clean and safe home environmentTasks:Follows all policies and procedures including infection control.Assists with baths/showers.Assists with transfers and ambulation.Assists with toileting.Assists with general personal cares: foot and nail care, shaving, oral care, hair care.Assists with or provides ROM/PROM and other rehabilitative exercise as instructed.Appropriately responds to emergency situations and changes in client condition.Reminds client of medication if directed on care plan.Does not administer medication unless trained and directed by RN Case Manager and the care plan.Other duties as assigned in care planResponsibility: Performs assigned light housekeeping tasks to maintain clean and safe environment.Tasks:DustingVacuumingSweeping and MoppingGeneral cleaning of kitchen and bathroomChanging bed linensWashing and drying dishesEmptying garbageCleaning refrigerator and oven (not heavily soiled) with soap and water onlyResponsibility: Prepare meals in accordance with supervisor's direction and client's care plan.Tasks:Prepare foodProperly store foodClean-upResponsibility: Perform laundry tasks to maintain a clean and healthy home environment.Tasks:Collect and sort laundryWash and dry clothing and linensIron, fold and put clothing awayResponsibility: Assist with or complete shopping and other errands which may include taking client to appointments.Tasks:Assist to write down shopping listAssist or do shopping and other errandsTake client to appointments as directedHandle and document use of client's moneyResponsibility: Complete necessary documentation to high level of accuracy.Tasks:Maintain accurate and concise notes of services and observationsRecord time spent with clientRecord mileageSubmit documentation on a weekly basis by Friday afternoon or 8:00 AM Monday.Complete EVV DocumentationProfessional and Personal Growth:Report for and leave the work area on a timely basis.Participate in annual performance evaluation process.Write yearly personal goals.Participate in all required in-service programs at Bethesda including infection control. Attend at least 12 hours of continuing education each calendar year.Maintain professional conduct and a pleasant, friendly attitude towards staff, clients, and family members.Be willing to learn and change to meet needs that arise.Support confidentiality, self-respect, dignity and resident rights.Maintain agency in a positive manner through communication and appearance.
Worksite address
willmar, MN, 56201, US
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