What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health/Hospice Aide position at Visiting Nurse Association Of The Wabash Valley...?
IMPORTANT TO NOTE: THIS IS A DAY SHIFT POSITION, HOURS WILL BE 8AM-5PM
Working at Visiting Nurse and Hospice of the Wabash means a career unlike any other. With compassion at the center of all we do, we know that when we support you and your community, you’ll change lives every day.
Our Home Health Aides have been called to care when they’re needed most. As a member of our home health and hospice teams, you’ll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.
The Home Health Aide:
- Assist patients with ambulation and transfer using proper body mechanics.
- Communicate any change in condition or lack of patient progress.
- Complete necessary documentation of care provided.
- Record intake, output, and vital signs as directed and communicate care as appropriate.
- Provide assistance with personal hygiene and elimination needs according to the established plan of care.
- Schedule visits with the patient or caregiver.
- Assist patients with care and activities of daily living as directed in the established Plan of Care.
- Current CNA licensure.
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
- Ability to manage your schedule effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to work in a field setting and to make sound nursing judgements.
- Ability to assess patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs.
We want you to love your career and the people you work with, while educating and empowering our patients and their families. That’s why a career at Visiting Nurse and Hospice of the Wabash Valley may offer (dependent upon employment status):
- Competitive wages
- A flexible schedule to accommodate a work/life balance
- A full line of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k
- Life Insurance
- Generous vacation and sick time
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and certification testing
- Opportunities for advancement within our organization for those with strong leadership skills