Position: Home Health Aide

Department: Hospica

Shift: Days, Full time, 40 hrs, M-F 8am-4:30pm

Were a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its Top 100 Places to Work.

Overview:

The home care Home Health Aide provides aide services through home visits to patients served by Mercy Home Health under the direction of a registered nurse. The coworker must drive to patient homes, follow the patients plan of care, keep supervisor informed of activities and attend meetings and educational programs as requested or required. The Home Health Aide must document patient information in the medical record for care provided. Completes other duties as assigned. Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Qualifications:

• Additional Job DescriptionQualificationsEducation: Completion of a certified nursing assistant course OR have a certified nursing assistant certificate from the state of practice OR have acceptable experience as approved by the director of home care services.Licensure: Current valid Driver's License.Experience: A qualified home health aide must have completed 75 hours of training, with at least 16 hours devoted to supervised practical training OR have one year of experience in hospital, nursing home, or home care OR have acceptable experience as approved by the director of home care services.Certifications: BLS certification. Current valid driver's license and ability to drive.Other: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Basic computer skills. Preferred Education:Preferred Licensure:Preferred Experience: Home health experience preferred.Preferred Certifications:Preferred Other: Additional languages preferred.IMPORTANT ONBOARDING NOTE - Requires additional State search be performed (to include fingerprints) if hire has not resided in the state of practice for the prior 5 years.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

Were bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. Were expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. Were also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care thats just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.