What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Aide position at Amberwell Health Atchison?
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Home Health Aide is a key member of the Health at Home team. The home health aide will work under the direction of the Director of Health at Home. The home health aide position will be responsible for the care of elderly, convalescent and disabled persons in the patients home.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Able to work as a member of a team and independently.
- Understand and follow safe work practices.
- Provide health care services in patients residences.
- Perform domestic and household tasks.
- Assist with patients personal care needs.
- Maintain patients care records and document provided services.
- Ensure that all Amberwell procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
ABOUT AMBERWELL HEALTH:
Amberwell Health is a healthcare system dedicated to improving the health and wellness of the communities we serve, providing compassionate healthcare with clinical excellence. Amberwell locations include several complete care facilities that provide a full spectrum of patient care services including inpatient, surgical, orthopedic, maternal, health at home, emergency care services. In addition, Amberwell clinic locations offer primary care and specialty care services. Amberwell Health supports service lines and locations across the system with a range of support services including radiology, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, rehabilitation therapy, occupational health, infusion, nutrition, pharmacy, administrative services, and many other specialty services.
AMBERWELL CULTURE:
Amazing Amberwell employees are at the heart of a workplace focused on competencies with our cultural values. Excellence in healthcare is expected and our patients deserve nothing less. Our culture competencies range from warm greetings in the hall to providing patients with wow experiences in each department. At Amberwell, we go beyond excellence to provide the unexpected.
At Amberwell, you will find a professional environment that values consistency, collaboration, and patient-first decision making. Servant leadership is both modeled and mentored, with a focus on regular appreciation. Amberwell employees enjoy many appreciation events and activities to help them know just how important they are to our organization, our patients, and our communities.
To learn more about Amberwell Health, our affiliated organizations, and available career opportunities, visit careers.amberwellhealth.org.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience:
- Minimum Required Experience: Less than one year
- Preferred Experience:
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Education:
- Minimum Required Education: High school or GED
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Licenses:
- Minimum Required Licenses: CNA
- Preferred Licenses: HHA certificate
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Certifications:
- Minimum Required: BLS
- Preferred Certifications:
