GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction and supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse or designee, performs specific patient care duties to meet safety and comfort needs of the patient.

* Provides input to assist in planning and implementing patient care.

* Responds to emergent situations according to established procedures.

* Recognizes and participates in own continuing education.

* The Home Health Aide follows the Henry Ford Health Team Member Standards of Excellence in all interactions.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

* High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required.

ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED:

* Requires ability to pass a written Home Health Aide competency test with score of 90% or above.

* Requires ability to pass the HHA Skills Assessment Competency Evaluation.

CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

* CNA or Certification as a Home Care Aide (HCA) preferred, or Completion of a Nurse Assistant program (titles for similar programs may vary; e.g. Patient Care Technician (PCT) or Patient Assistant Technician (PAT) but perform the same job role), OR May be currently enrolled in a nursing program and have successfully completed the Fundamentals of Nursing course, OR Foreign trained and licensed RN who has relocated to the United States and does not hold a Michigan RN license, OR Medical Assistant program with OR without experience.

LICENSURES REQUIRED:

* Complete BLS Heart Saver Certification during orientation.

* Must possess a current driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to travel to and from various Home Health Care locations.

Additional Information

* Organization: Community Care Services

* Department: Extended Care HHA

* Shift: Day Job

* Union Code: Not Applicable