GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse or designee, performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient.

· Provides input to assist in planning and implementing patient care.

· Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.

· Recognizes and participates in own continuing education.

· The Home Health Aide follows the Henry Ford Health Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

· High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED:

· Requires ability to pass a written Home Health Aide competency test with score of 90% or above.

· Requires ability to pass the HHA Skills Assessment Competency Evaluation.

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

· CNA or Certification as a Home Care Aide (HCA) preferred, or Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles for similar programs may vary; e.g. Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT) but perform the same job role), OR May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course, OR Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license, OR Medical Assistant program with OR without experience.

LICENSURES REQUIRED:

· Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

· Must possess a current driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to travel to and from various Home Health Care locations.

Pay: From $16.46 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Choose your own hours

Ability to Relocate:

• West Bloomfield, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road