4 Home Health Aide - Per Diem in D.C. Jobs in Washington, DC
The HSC Health Care System is Hiring a Home Health Aide - Per Diem in D.C. Near Washington, DC
HSC Home Care is actively hiring Home Health Aides in D.C. for openings with shifts available during the day, evening and weekends.
HSC Home Care offers:
- Steady Hours – Up to 40 hours a week available!
- Competitive Pay
- Varying Schedules
- Paid Training
- Referral Bonuses
The Home Health Aide assists professional nursing staff to perform nursing care activities to patients with an assigned unit and functions as a team member in patient care.
Required Experience:
Must have one year previous experience or training as a PCA/CNA/GNA/Home Health Aide in health care; enabling them to successfully complete the HSC Home Care Competency Evaluation.
Basic computing knowledge and skills preferred.
Ability to speak read and write English fluently. Bi-lingual preferred.
License/Certifications:
Home Health Aide licensure from the District of Columbia and CPR certification
Required Education:
High school graduate or equivalent required. Home Health Aide Certification.
Essential job duties:
- Safeguards the rights of the patient and protects all patient information in a confidential manner quickly and politely.
- Signs of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation are recognized and reported to supervisor immediately.
- Reports to Supervisor at least at beginning and end of each work day per Agency policy. Established schedule is met.
- Ensure to wear the proper personal protective equipment is utilized such as gowns, gloves, eyewear, etc.
- Assist with learning experience for new Home Health Aide. Takes responsibility for patient’s welfare while with new Home Health Aide during Home Health Aide orientation.
- Equipment is available and kept in good condition and properly stored.
- All patient supplies are charged correctly and appropriately. Supplies are accounted for and waste is avoided.
- Ensure all work output is thorough, accurate, and meets quality standards.
- Meets average productivity standards on a timely basis.
- Able to be relied upon to meet work schedules and fulfill responsibilities and commitments.
- Awareness of and respect for others is exhibited. Is usually in control of self. Usually gets along well with fellow employees, supervisor and others.
- Flexible in thinking and responds to or conforms to changing, new, or unexpected.
- Takes responsibility for own clinical practice.
- Attends all clinical practice and all team conferences and attendance is documented.
- Attends all required in-services and attendance is documented.
- Appropriate care is given, documented, and reported to the responsible nursing staff.
- Primary nurse is notified promptly of any significant change in patient conditions.
- All clinical skills as demonstrated on the Skills Checklist & Demonstration (Attachment A)
- As warranted will assist cognitively capable adults by providing medication reminders
- Certified Nursing Assistant will not administer medication to clients.
Other job duties:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Summary
Per Diem
Social & Legal Services
$26k-32k (estimate)
02/16/2024
05/12/2024
hschealth.org
WASHINGTON, DC
50 - 100
1994
THOMAS CHAPMAN
$5M - $10M
Social & Legal Services
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About The HSC Health Care System
The HSC Health System is a nonprofit health care organization committed to serving people with complex health care needs and eliminating barriers to health services. The System combines the resources of a health plan, pediatric specialty hospital, home health agency and parent foundation to offer a comprehensive approach to caring, serving and empowering people with disabilities. As a first-of-its-kind health system in Washington, DC with more than a century of experience, The HSC Health Care System remains committed to changing the lives of the people we serve through expert medical care, car...e coordination and advocacy. Today, we are known for our expertise in treating children, teens and adults who have disabilities and complex medical conditions. We are looking to build a community of dedicated staff who embrace our values and commitment to create a brand new way of caring and empowering. We invite you to view our current job openings for opportunities to advance your career through our mission to serve. Be a part of our journey and passion to make a difference.
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