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Job Description
nHome Health Aide - Home Health Care & Hospice - Metro Detroit - 40 Hours Per Week - Day Shift
nEligible for Full Time Benefits
nWeekends/Holidays: No - Weekends or Major Holidays
nCoverage Area: Metro Detroit Area
nThe Home Health Aide follows the Henry Ford Health System Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions. This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
nGENERAL SUMMARY:
nUnder the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse, you'll perform specific patient care duties to meet the safety and comfort needs of our patients—making a meaningful impact every single day.
nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
nnPartner with the RN to help plan and deliver compassionate patient care that truly makes a difference in patients' lives
nJump into action during urgent situations, following our proven procedures to keep patients safe, comfortable, and supported
nStay sharp and grow through ongoing learning opportunities that help you develop your skills and advance your career
n nnQualifications:
Qualifications
nEDUCATION REQUIRED:
nn High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.
n CNA or Certification as a Home Care Aide (HCA) preferred,
n OR Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles for similar programs may vary; e.g. Patient Care Technician (PCT)
n OR Patient Assistant Technician (PAT) but perform the same job role),
n OR May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course,
n OR Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license,
n OR Medical Assistant program with OR without experience.
n Requires ability to pass a written Home Health Aide competency test with score of 90% or above.
n Requires ability to pass the HHA Skills Assessment Competency Evaluation.
n nCERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
nnComplete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.
nMust possess a current driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to travel to and from various Home Health Care locations.
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Worksite address
detroit, MI, 48228, US
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