Home Health Aide for Hospice

Full Time with Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Hourly is $35.00 an hour. Plus mileage compensation at 65.5 cents per mile to and from visit.

• Perform Personal Care for Patients (bathing,dressing,toileting,feeding, etc) according to the Plan of Care
• Document care provided according to agency policy through our online system HospiceMD
• Report any deviations from the Plan of Care to the Case Manager (or designee if not available).
• Use durable medical equipment.
• Foster cooperative effort among personnel by understanding the functions of other persons involved in patient care and by active participation in team and staff conferences.
• Provide proper care and observation of the patient's skin to prevent breakdown of tissue over bony prominence.
• Reports any changes/areas of concern to Case Manager.
• Provide respite for patient's family/caregiver when on-site, as appropriate.
• Participate in QAPI activities.
• Participate in IDG meetings, as appropriate.
• NEVER dispense or administer medications.

• The ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required.
• Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.
• Physical activities will include, walking, sitting, stooping, standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the turning of patients.

• Utilization of calculator, telephone, copy machine, thermometer, blood pressure cuff, other basic office and medical equipment.

Requirements

• 
  Home Health Aide Certification
• CPR Certification
• Physical Form signed by Doctor - (we provide this form)
• Recent 2 Step TB Test
• Immunizations OR Titers (checks for previous vaccinations)
• 2 forms of ID (driver's license, social security card, passport)
• Auto Insurance
• Resume
• 2 References
• Good means of communication
• Reliable transportation

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