What are the responsibilities and job description for the FAMILY ONLY Home Health Aide position at McGregor PACE?
McGregor PACE is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE site), the alternative to nursing home placement providing services that address the medical, rehabilitative, social, and personal care needs, enabling seniors to remain safely at home, in the community.Please apply here if you are a friend or family member who wishes to become the paid Home Health Aide for one of McGregor PACE’s participants. Pay InformationPay ranges between $15.00 - $16.50 per hour.Required: HHA (Home Health Aide), CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), or STNA (State-tested Nursing Assistant) certification. We currently do not provide certification.Essential Job Functions:1. Responsible for the day-to-day personal care and safety of the participant.2. Assists with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal care, toileting, bathing, ambulation, feeding, dressing, and participating in recreational activities; encourages independence as appropriate.3. Responsible for light housekeeping, laundry, and assisting with meal preparation.4. Anticipates needs to carry through activities in an organized, efficient manner; prepares all supplies and work area before beginning activities.5. May participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as requested; communicate relevant participant information to supervisor.6. Completes required documentation according to organizational guidelines and time frames in a legible and complete manner.7. Reports participant status changes to the supervisor and other staff as relevant.8. Validates competency in basic skills and personal care services annually and as otherwise required.9. Completes ongoing training program requirements per organizational policy.10. Follow organizational policy for call-offs and completing timesheets.11. Assists with errands, which may include grocery shopping or replenishing household goods.12. Understands and utilizes principles of infection control, including handwashing, bag procedures, and care of an infectious patient.13. Innovative in providing services with the available resources.14. Attend departmental meetings as scheduled.Qualifications:HHA (Home Health Aide), CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), or STNA (State-tested Nursing Assistant) certification is required. CPR certification is preferred.Prior experience working with frail, older adults or people with special needs is required; experience with dementia patients is desirable.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Reliable transportation.Ability to lift or move 50 – 75 lbs.
Salary : $15 - $17