ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Home Health Aide

REPORTS TO POSITION:Home Health Manager

DEPARTMENT: Home Health Services

DATE LAST REVIEWED: August 2, 2017

OUR VISION: Creating Americas healthiest community, together

OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value

OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The Home Health department provides regional, skilled, medical services to patients that are unable to leave their homes to access medical care. Services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, aide, and phlebotomy

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Home Health Aide provides patient and family focused care as part of the health care team in accordance with the St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy, policies and procedures and within the parameters established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. This position does not directly supervise any other Caregivers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

Recognizes/reports and records observations of care given.

Gives clear directions and reinforces teaching to patients and families regarding basic health care needs.

Follows directions in the delivery of care.

Promotes patients independence, respects privacy, and maintains patients rights to decide about care and reports findings.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Documents in Electronic Medical Records with proficiency.

Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles Health Systems departmental and operating unit goals through participation in continuous quality improvement and departmental activities.

Participates in activities that promote professional growth and development of self and others.

Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.

Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and implements solution(s) (within scope of practice), when appropriate.

Participates in creating intentional relationships and a healing environment that supports all aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each individual, patient and caregiver.

Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others. Therapeutic presence is the skillful use of communication skills (touch, eye contact, etc.) in responding to the needs of patients/customers in a caring way.

Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.

Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.

Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.

Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organizations corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.

Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.

May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

EDUCATION:

Required: As required by licensure. Willingness to take additional courses as requested.

Preferred: N/A

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Required: Certified Nursing Assistant - Level I in Acute Care and registered with the Oregon State Board of Nursingrequired. Current AHA CPR/BLS certification. Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet St. Charles Health System driving requirements. Reliable transportation and ability to drive to patients residence. Must complete and pass the Home Health & Hospice Aide Basic Competency Exam within two weeks of hire

Preferred: Certified Nursing Assistant - Level II in Acute Care

EXPERIENCE:

Required: N/A

Preferred: Previous CNA experience

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

Skills:

General:

• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability work independently.
• Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS Office.

Position Specific

• Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff, patients, and guests.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Maintains competency in supportive care for the patient, operates equipment safely and properly, and carries out nursing orders within the scope of practice of the CNA.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.

Frequently (50%): Sitting, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.

Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level.

Rarely (10%): Climbing stairs.

Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool (varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle.

Exposure to Elemental Factors

Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical solution.

Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven surface.

Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category

Risk for Exposure to BBP

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