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Heartland Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family - an industry leader in hospice, palliative, Home Health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.
Overview
The Home Health Aide 4H reports to the Director of Professional Services and gets direction from the Patient Care Coordinator or Registered Nurse to carry out assigned duties which promote patient comfort and support.
About You
- High School diploma or G.E.D; Qualified as a Home Health Aide or certified nurse aide in the State per State and Federal Regulations.
- Minimum of one year experience as a Home Health Aide, or is currently enrolled as a nursing student who has had a minimum of 6 months clinical experience, or has completed a Home Health Aide training program or a certified/state tested nursing assistant (or completion of PCA course - Florida only), as allowable under state specific guidelines.
- Ability to accurately take and record temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure.
- Ability to accurately observe, report and document changes in the patient.
- Ability to recognize the needs of the patient and family.
- Ability to develop and maintain rapport with patients and families.
- Demonstrated ability to work with an interdisciplinary team
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
- Ability to develop and maintain rapport with the Patient & families.
- Ability to travel 100% on a daily basis
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
- Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
- Competitive Salaries
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace
