Home Care Aide Irwin at UPMC

West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Process Improvement, Communication, Documentation, Patient Care, Compliance Training, Change Facilitation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

UPMC Home Health is hiring a Home Care Aide in the Irwin and surrounding areas! This position is a Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:30PM position. Provide designated care under the direction of the primary service provider in the home in order to achieve identified goals. Function as an extension of skilled nursing services and/or rehabilitation services in the home. Responsibilities: Must maintain annual competency evaluation scores as determined by regulatory requirements Attends compliance training and adheres to the organization standards of conduct, policies and procedures. Proven ability to facilitate change. Focuses on customer service and continually strives to perform the duties of their job in a manner that will result in optimal patient satisfaction. Identifies, develops and participates in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of services we provide. Performs duties and job responsibilities in a fashion which coincides with the service management philosophy of the organization towards patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians and other departments within the organization. Participates in all required agency meetings. Communicates appropriately with the interdisciplinary home care team in a timely manner, reporting any changes in patient?s condition to appropriate professional staff. Maintains and completes documentation accurately and promptly while in the patient's home and within the agency and regulatory standards. Provides safe and direct personal care to patients in the home setting under direct supervision of appropriate professional. High School Diploma or GED - Required One (1) year experience - Preferred Certified Nurse Aide - Preferred Minimum of 75 hours of Nurse Aide training - Required. If no previous nurse aide training, applicant may attend UPMC Home Healthcare Nurse Aide Training Course as available upon hire. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Automotive Insurance Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Driver's License Act 33 Act 34 OAPSA UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Home Care Aide will provide designated personal care to patients in their homes under the direction of the primary service provider to meet identified goals. This role functions as an extension of skilled nursing or rehabilitation services, requiring timely communication with the interdisciplinary team.