Come join our awesome team as a Home Health Aide with North Park Plaza Home Health. North Park Plaza Home Health is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Pay: $21.85 per hour Schedules offered: 10:00am - 5:00pm - Week 1: Wednesday and Thursday, Week 2: Saturday and Sunday (PT 28 hours per pay period) The Home Health Aide's primary role is to provide your assigned clients with routine daily nursing care in accordance with established agency nursing care procedures as directed by your supervisors. The Home Health Aide reports any noted changes in the client as they are noted. QUALIFICATIONS: Have successfully completed a 75-hour training course and competency evaluation; or Have successfully completed a competency evaluation approved by the Commissioner; or Have successfully completed training in another jurisdiction equivalent to that required in 1 (a); or Have successfully completed a training program or competency evaluation program which satisfies the requirements of Medicare for Home Health Aides as provided by the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 42, Section 484.36. Have satisfied the following requirements: Meet the requirements of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act for Nursing Assistants in nursing facilities certified for participation in the Medicare program or have successfully completed a Nursing Assistant training program approved by the State of Minnesota; and Have had a least 24 hours of supervised training or experience performing Home Health Aide tasks in a home setting under the supervision of a RN or complete the supervised practical training or experience within one-month after beginning work performing Home Health Aide tasks; or Prior to June 1, 1993, had completed an approved Home Health Aide training program. Be eighteen (18) years of age. Have demonstrated sympathetic attitude toward care of the sick. Process the ability to read, write and carry out directions. Possess the maturity to deal effectively with the demands of the job. Have demonstrated the ability to work with little supervision and make appropriate judgment. Have demonstrated dependability, tact, and ability to follow orders. Possess and maintain good physical and mental health, including current TB testing (refer to Health Screening policy). Have U.S. Citizenship or evidence of valid Alien Work Permit. Experience in a Home Health Agency or health care facility strongly preferred. Ability to prioritize duties. Customer service oriented. Ability to understand and follow work assignments. Possesses adequate strength and endurance to meet the strenuous physical demands of such client care responsibilities as lifting and moving clients. Possesses coordination and dexterity required to provide client care skillfully. CPR certified (required only in applicable jurisdictions under state [FL & VA] licensing requirements). Must be a team player. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Home Health Functions: Assists clients with personal care activities, including but not limited to: Bathing - full or partial; Shampoo/hair care; Skin care/nail care, including foot soaks; Oral hygiene/denture care; Shaving; Dressing. Follows all shift routines, policy and procedures regarding accurate performance of vital signs, weights, etc. Performs simple procedures as an extension of therapy services under the direction and supervision of the therapist. Range of motion exercises Assistance in ambulation or exercises Assists with ambulation, transfers and exercise. Assist with body positioning or transfers of clients who are not ambulatory. Perform household services essential to health care at home, including, but not limited to: Meal preparation/feeding; Laundry; Light housekeeping. Assist with bowel and bladder control, devices and training programs. Promotes personal safetyand a safe environment for clients by observing infection control practices, following agency guidelines and reporting unsafe situations to the Case Manager. Respond and attend to client requests promptly. Maintain proper hand washing techniques. Maintain a safe client environment. Maintain client confidentiality; treat clients and families with respect. Understand, accept and respond to emotional needs of each client. Reports promptly to the nurse any changes in the client condition. Reports any indication of client illness to the nurse. Provides any information on changes in skin conditions to the nurse. Observe and report any noted changes in mental status to the nurse. Report to charge nurse all incidents, accidents that occur involving clients, and visitors. Follow standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines. Treats and ensures that clients are treated with respect and dignity. Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect per agency policy. Remains aware and takes special precautions to ensure a clean safe environment for clients and staff. Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment. Does not use equipment until orientation has been provided. Notifies supervisor of educational needs. Accept and fulfill assignments with the Agency; exercise judgment in accepting assignments. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary. 2. Documentation: Accurate documentation of cares given and pertinent observations. 3. Personnel Functions: Attend designated home health meetings as scheduled. Develop and maintain a good working relationship with inter-departmental personnel. Attends educational offerings and obtains at least twelve (12) hours of continuing education a year per regulation. 4. Committee Functions: Serve on, participate in and attend various committees and meetings of the agency to enhance interdisciplinary process. 5. Performance of Routine Procedures: A Home Health Aid may perform delegated medical or nursing and assigned therapy procedures if: Prior to performing the procedures, the Home Health Aide is instructed by a RN or Therapist in the proper methods to perform the procedures with respect to each client. A RN or Therapist specifies, in writing, specific instructions for performing the procedures for each client. Prior to performing the procedures, the Home Health Aide demonstrates to a RN or Therapist the Home Health Aide's ability to competently follow the procedures. * The procedures for each client are documented in the clinical record. At North Park Plaza, we are devoted to providing affordable, comprehensive home care to low-income adults 50 years of age or older. We are located in New Hope, MN, a suburb of the beautiful city of Minneapolis known for its parks, lakes, and cultural landmarks. Our employees are the core strength of our community, and without them, we are at a loss. They bring genuine compassion and determination to work every day in order to ensure that our diverse community members feel safe, content, and cared for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and retirement plan that allows our valued employees to feel secure in their work/life balance. V To view the full job description please use t Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjgzNzUzLjEwNTA2QHZvYW5zY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20
