What are the responsibilities and job description for the PACE KC Home Health Aide position at Swope Health PACE KC?
PACE KC is in search of a compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aide to be a part of a team of care givers that provide care for those who need it the most. The Home Health Aide provides quality care to participants, under the supervision of the Home Care Coordinator and nurses in accordance with PACE KC policies and procedures. The Home Health Aide performs related tasks in accordance with the participant's plan of care. Maintains flexibility in schedule and responds to unexpected participant care needs and changes in workload and location of work as directed.
Primary Functions:
1. Possesses effective communication skills to act as a companion and provide emotional support to participants and caregivers.
2. Possesses interpersonal skills that promote interdisciplinary collaboration and communication.
3. Identifies need for intervention by other members of the IDT on an ongoing basis and reports to primary nurse.
4. Provides input into interdisciplinary evaluation of the effectiveness of care
5. Performs and/or assists the patient/family with home maintenance activities as according to Plan of Care including light housekeeping and meal preparation.
6. Performs support activities as indicated on the plan of care including but not limited to supporting independence, providing companionship, and providing respite for families
7.Establishes therapeutic relationships with participants and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
8..Provides emotional support to participants and families in a manner that fosters independence and affirms existing strengths.
9.Maintains up-to-date and appropriate documentation in the participant's electronic medical record.
10.Participates in the interdisciplinary team meetings, communicating participant changes, collaborating on care planning decisions and coordination of 24-hour care delivery.
11.Participates in in-service training and staff meetings as required.
12.Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Related Competencies:
1. Knowledge of principles, practices, standards, and techniques of a CNA.
2. Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team model, interfacing and collaborating with a wide range of clinical and social services disciplines who work together to manage the PACE participants' care.
3. Effective oral and written communication skills.
4. Effective interpersonal skills.
5. Basic computer skills.
6. Proficient with Electronic Medical Records.
Qualifications and Experience:
1. Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations, before having direct participant contact.
2. Current driver's license, auto insurance, and dependable transportation.
3. Previous experience working in hospice, home health, or long-term care.
4. (1) year working with the elderly population.
Certification & Licensure Requirements:
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) with Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificate or obtain within two weeks of hire, before having direct participant contact.
Swope Health Services supports its team members with:
• Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Days Off beginning at 12 days annually, effective the first day of employment
• Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day.
About PACE KC:
PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a healthcare program that provides a full range of personalized healthcare and wellness services to allow older adults to age gracefully in their home communities.
PACE emphasizes comprehensive, coordinated, and preventive care in a way that treats the whole person – addressing physical, emotional, and psychological needs. A team of providers works together across many disciplines to help PACE members achieve and maintain their health and wellness goals.
We support our team members with:
- Medical benefits (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company-paid benefits such as life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Days Off beginning at 15 days annually, effective the first day of employment
- Eight annual company-paid holidays; One annual paid personal day
Swope Health/PACE KC is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.