HOME CARE AIDE at Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

Humboldt, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Personal Care, Homemaker Services, Client Support, Documentation, Emotional Support, Housekeeping, Meal Preparation, Data Entry, Scheduling, Confidentiality, Intake Assistance, Communication, Client Independence, Safety, Public Health Programs, WIC Services

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Public Health Home Care Aid provides direct personal care and homemaker services in clients’ homes while supporting public health programs, including WIC services, client admissions, and office operations. This position serves as a front-line representative of the agency, delivering compassionate care, assisting with intake and documentation, and supporting coordinated public health services. Full-time Home Care Aide, Monday - Friday, 8 hour days, 40 hours per week. Full-time benefits include: IPERS, Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability. PTO and sick leave start to accrue first day of employment. Humboldt County Memorial Hospital Employee Job Description Job Title: Public Health Home Care Aide Primary Function and Relationship to Total Organization The Home Care Aide provides personal care and homemaker services in the patient’s home. Provides direct care to our patients in their residence that includes daily tasks of living such as bathing, and dressing. This position my also include some light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting, meal preparation and grocery shopping as well as other errands. Reports to: Director of Public Health Supervises: None Essential Duties and Responsibilities Direct Client Care * Provides hands-on personal care and assistance with activities of daily living according to the plan of care and state regulations. * Observes, documents, and reports changes in client condition, behavior, and needs to appropriate nursing or supervisory staff. * Offers emotional support, encouragement, and promotes client independence and safety. * Performs light housekeeping tasks including laundry, meal preparation, shopping, and maintaining a safe, clean home environment. * Assists with care of clothing, linens, and bedding as required by the service plan. * Completes assigned household tasks in accordance with agency policies and client needs. Public Health Program Support * Provides general information and client assistance under the direction of public health program staff. * Maintains confidentiality and accurate records related to program services. * Assists with new client admissions including intake paperwork, data entry, scheduling, and coordination with nursing staff. * Collects, verifies, and processes client information and required documentation per agency policy. * Communicates admission status and client needs appropriate public health staff. * Maintains accurate service documentation, time, and mileage records. * Supports general office operations and assists public health program as needed. WIC Program Support * Provides front-line client support including scheduling, data entry, filing, income and residency verification, and assisting with program intake. * Explains program benefits and assists participants with applications and required documentation in a health clinic setting. * Supports program goals such as breastfeeding promotion and referrals to community services while maintaining confidentiality and excellent customer service. Physical & Mental Requirements: Must have access to a reliable vehicle with current insurance coverage, and a state driver's license. MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS * Certified Nursing Assistant certificate preferred * At least 18 years of age. * High school diploma or GED. * Successful completion of BCLS within 3 months of employment. PHYSICAL/MENTAL CHARACTERISTICS REQUIRED BY ESSENTIAL AND MARGINAL TASKS TASK X TASK X 1. Heavy lifting, 45 lbs. & over X 19. Pushing X 2. Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs. 20. Stooping X 3. Light lifting, under 15 lbs. 21. Climbing stairs X 4. Heavy carrying, 45 lbs. & over X 22. Climbing ladders 5. Moderate carrying, 15-44 lbs. 23. Operating mechanical equipment X 6. Light carrying, under 15 lbs. 24. Operating office equipment X 7. Straight pulling X 25. Operating motor vehicle X 8. Pulling hand over hand X 26. Ability to see X 9. Repeated bending X 27. Identify colors X 10. Reaching above shoulder X 28. Depth perception needed X 11. Simple grasping X 29. Hearing (with aid) X 12. Dual simultaneous grasping X 30. Hearing (without aid) X 13. Walking X 31. Ability to write X 14. Standing X 32. Ability to count X 15. Sitting X 33. Ability to read X 16. Crawling 34. Other (please specify): 17. Twisting X 35. Other (please specify): 18. Kneeling X 36. Other (please specify): RELATED WORK SITE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS TASK X TASK X 1. Outside X 13. Dust X 2. Inside X 14. Grease and oils 3. Travel X 15. Solvents X a) car 16. Radiant/electrical energy b) van 17. Slippery/uneven walking surfaces X c) bus 18. Working around machines with moving parts and moving objects d) plane 19. Working around moving objects or vehicles X 4. Excessive heat 20. Working below ground 5. Excessive cold 21. Working on ladders or scaffolding 6. Excessive humidity 22. Working with hands in water X 7. Excessive dampness/chill 23. Vibration 8. Dry atmosphere 24. Working closely with others X 9. Excessive noise/intermittent 25. Working alone X 10. Constant noise 26. Longer or irregular work hours X 11. Silica, asbestos, etc. 27. Other (please specify): 12. Fumes, smoke, gases 28. Other (please specify):

Responsibilities

The Home Care Aide provides direct personal care and homemaker services to clients in their homes, assisting with daily living tasks and light housekeeping. They also support public health programs by assisting with client admissions and maintaining accurate records.