Description
- Provides patient care, under the supervision of a Case Manager: Nurse or therapist.
- Provides personal care/companionship as directed by plan of care
- Provides light housekeeping/ light meal prep tasks as directed by plan of care
- Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing
- Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients/customers and co-workers
- Observes and reports patient status changes including skin and psychosocial
- Takes responsibility for self-development and supports a learning environment
- Displays commitment to the mission of UHHS/UHHCS and its values
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.
- Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- Part time 20 hours per week.
- 100% travel to the patients homes to provide care.
- The territories are Ashland County.
- Monday-Friday.
Qualifications
- High School Equivalent / GED required and
- Completes required continuing education requirements to maintain certification required.
- 1+ years Home care experience preferred.
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or equivalent certification required and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Required within 30 Days and
- OH Driver's License (Valid) with car insurance coverage required.
- Successful completion of agency written test and competency evaluation of skills in the field Required within 30 Days.