Home Care/Hospice Aide at UnityPoint Health

Moline, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Care, Care Coordination, Hands-on Care, Skin Care, Oral Hygiene, Range of Motion, Assistance with Ambulation, Medication Administration Assistance, Documentation, Observation, Reporting, Interpersonal Relationships, Computer Applications, CPR Certification, Mandatory Reporter Course Completion

Industry

Description

Overview The home care aide delivers high quality, direct patient care in the home environment to home care patients to assist the interdisciplinary team in achieving patient outcomes and providing an exceptional patient experience. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Responsibilities Patient Care/Care Coordination Provides services that are ordered by a physician, included in the plan of care, permitted to be performed by home care aides within state laws and consistent with the home health aide training. The duties of the home health aide include, but are not limited to: Provision of hands-on care (bathing, dressing, oral hygiene, skin care, range of motion) as assigned within the patient’s plan of care. The performance of simple procedures as an extension of therapy or nursing services Assistance in ambulation or exercises Assistance in administering medications ordinarily self-administered. Ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to individualized care plan under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Uses equipment and supplies safety, effectively and efficiently. Completes documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Observes, records and reports patient changes to the RN or supervising clinician Communicates with RN and other professional disciplines to ensure coordinated care. Notifies case manager of any changes to patient’s home environment/living conditions. Creates successful interpersonal relationships with patients and family members while maintaining personal and professional boundaries. Qualifications Education: Completion of a Nursing Assistant Training Program of a minimum of 75 hours with no continuous period of 24 months without compensation for Home Care Aide/CNA work after completion Experience: Must be at least18 years of age in accordance with regulatory requirements Licensure/Certifications: Valid driver’s license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons CPR Certification Valid Mandatory Reporter course completion by state(s) requirement Valid automobile insurance in accordance with state and/or organizational requirements Proficiency with computer applications #UPatHomeNursing *Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.

Responsibilities

The home care aide delivers high-quality, direct patient care in the home environment, assisting the interdisciplinary team to achieve patient outcomes. Duties include providing hands-on care such as bathing, dressing, and skin care, as ordered by a physician and included in the plan of care.